Melancoly Baby (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Melancoly Baby is a drama and romance film directed by Clarisse Gabus, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Olga is married to Laurent, who is devoted to his career and often leaves Olga at home alone when he travels away for work. Whilst she is rich and wants for nothing, she is terribly bored with life. When Laurent is working away she meets up with his colleague Pierre and through him meets Claude, who is unemployed and fed up of his situation. Can Olga and Claude help each other to get their lives back on track?
Who’s in it. Melancoly Baby stars Jane Birkin as Olga, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Pierre, Jean-Luc Bideau as Claude and François Beukelaers as Laurent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Melancoly Baby has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melancoly Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melancoly Baby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melancoly Baby (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melancoly Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melancoly Baby worth watching?
- Melancoly Baby holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Melancoly Baby?
- Melancoly Baby stars Jane Birkin, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Luc Bideau, François Beukelaers and Tom Gres.
- When was Melancoly Baby released?
- Melancoly Baby was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.