The Libertine (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1968, The Libertine is a comedy and drama film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile, running about 94 minutes. “There comes a time in every girl's life...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sexy widow discovers her late husband had a secret apartment where he cheated on her. Now she decides to use the same apartment to explore her own sexuality.
Who’s in it. The Libertine stars Catherine Spaak as Margherita, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Dr. Carlo De Marchi, Gigi Proietti as Sandro Maldini and Luigi Pistilli as Otto Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Libertine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Libertine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Libertine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Libertine (1968)?
- In US, The Libertine is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Libertine worth watching?
- The Libertine holds an audience score of 5.4 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 The Libertine?
- The Libertine stars Catherine Spaak, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Gigi Proietti, Luigi Pistilli and Renzo Montagnani.
- When was The Libertine released?
- The Libertine was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.