The Grand Manoeuvre (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1955, The Grand Manoeuvre is a comedy and romance film directed by René Clair, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.
Who’s in it. The Grand Manoeuvre stars Michèle Morgan as Marie-Louise Rivière, Gérard Philipe as Le lieutenant Armand de la Verne, Jean Desailly as Victor Duverger and Pierre Dux as Le colonel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Grand Manoeuvre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grand Manoeuvre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grand Manoeuvre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grand Manoeuvre (1955)?
- In US, The Grand Manoeuvre is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grand Manoeuvre worth watching?
- The Grand Manoeuvre holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grand Manoeuvre?
- The Grand Manoeuvre stars Michèle Morgan, Gérard Philipe, Jean Desailly, Pierre Dux and Brigitte Bardot.
- When was The Grand Manoeuvre released?
- The Grand Manoeuvre was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.