La Lectrice (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, La Lectrice is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Deville, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Constance is a young lady who likes to read – and who likes to dream while reading - to imagine, to create images. This is what she does for «La Lectrice», a novel which tells the adventures of Marie, a young lady who likes reading so much that she decides to make a profession of it. Selected texts, Provence in wintertime, different neighbourhoods. Deviations from fiction, secret itinaries. An imaginary space penetrates the space of the town, whose streets Marie stries along, while Constance devours novel. The unknown lies behind each word.
Who’s in it. La Lectrice stars Miou-Miou as Constance / Marie, Patrick Chesnais as le P.D.G., Pierre Dux as le magistrat and Régis Royer as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, La Lectrice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Lectrice page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Lectrice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Lectrice (1988)?
- In GB, La Lectrice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Lectrice worth watching?
- La Lectrice holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Lectrice?
- La Lectrice stars Miou-Miou, Patrick Chesnais, Pierre Dux, Régis Royer and Christian Ruché.
- When was La Lectrice released?
- La Lectrice was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.