Renoir (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.4

Renoir poster

Released in 2012, Renoir is a drama and romance film directed by Gilles Bourdos, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. In the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Jean Renoir, son of the Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste, returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. At his side is Andrée, a young woman who rejuvenates, enchants, and inspires both father and son.

Who’s in it. Renoir stars Michel Bouquet as Auguste Renoir, Christa Théret as Andrée Heuschling, Vincent Rottiers as Jean Renoir and Thomas Doret as Coco Renoir, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Renoir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Renoir page.

If you liked it. Fans of Renoir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Renoir (2012)?
In US, Renoir is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Renoir worth watching?
Renoir holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Renoir?
Renoir stars Michel Bouquet, Christa Théret, Vincent Rottiers, Thomas Doret and Romane Bohringer.
When was Renoir released?
Renoir was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.