Dear Caroline (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, Dear Caroline is a comedy film directed by Richard Pottier, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. France, July 1782. During her birthday, the beautiful young Marchioness Caroline meets the attractive soldier Gaston. It's love at first sight but Gaston does not wish to make a commitment because a military career waits for him. Caroline marries then a politician but the French Revolution bursts and Caroline has to run away to escape the guillotine. By running away she meets Gaston again who decides to help her.
Who’s in it. Dear Caroline stars Martine Carol as Caroline de Bièvre, Jacques Baumer as L'officier chez Van Krift, Alfred Adam as Jules - le postillon and Jacques Dacqmine as Gaston de Sallanches, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dear Caroline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Caroline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Caroline tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Caroline (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Caroline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Caroline worth watching?
- Dear Caroline holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Caroline?
- Dear Caroline stars Martine Carol, Jacques Baumer, Alfred Adam, Jacques Dacqmine and Marie Déa.
- When was Dear Caroline released?
- Dear Caroline was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.