Coco Before Chanel (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Coco Before Chanel is a drama and history film directed by Anne Fontaine, running about 110 minutes. “Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.
Who’s in it. Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, Benoît Poelvoorde as Etienne Balsan, Alessandro Nivola as Arthur "Boy" Capel and Marie Gillain as Adrienne Chanel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Coco Before Chanel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coco Before Chanel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coco Before Chanel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coco Before Chanel (2009)?
- In US, Coco Before Chanel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coco Before Chanel worth watching?
- Coco Before Chanel holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?
- Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain and Emmanuelle Devos.
- When was Coco Before Chanel released?
- Coco Before Chanel was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.