Douce (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1943, Douce is a drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. In Paris in 1887, Irène works as a governess to Douce, the grand-daughter of the dowager Countess de Bonafé. Douce believes she is in love with Fabien, the handsome manager of the estate. However she cannot hope to marry him because of their class difference. Douce's widowed father, the Count de Bonafé, has a wooden leg, and is infatuated with Irène. Douce discovers that Fabien is planning to flee to Quebec with Irène, and also finds out that the Count has asked Irène to marry him. So Douce tells Fabien this and convinces him to run away with her, causing consternation in the family.
Who’s in it. Douce stars Roger Pigaut as Fabien Marani, Odette Joyeux as Douce, Jean Debucourt as Engelbert de Bonafé and Marguerite Robinson as Madame de Bonafé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Douce has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Douce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Douce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Douce (1943)?
- In US, Douce is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Douce worth watching?
- Douce holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Douce?
- Douce stars Roger Pigaut, Odette Joyeux, Jean Debucourt, Marguerite Robinson and Madeleine Robinson.
- When was Douce released?
- Douce was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.