Such a Pretty Little Beach (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Such a Pretty Little Beach is a drama film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. During the cold and rainy off-season a man arrives in a seaside town and, giving his name only as Pierre, checks into the only hotel which remains open. His arrival arouses curiosity and a degree of suspicion, as people note that he appears to know the area, yet gives no explanation for his presence at that bleak time of year in the dead-end town.
Who’s in it. Such a Pretty Little Beach stars Madeleine Robinson as Marthe, Gérard Philipe as Pierre, Jean Servais as Fred and André Valmy as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Such a Pretty Little Beach 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 Such a Pretty Little Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Such a Pretty Little Beach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Such a Pretty Little Beach (1949)?
- In US, Such a Pretty Little Beach is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Such a Pretty Little Beach worth watching?
- Such a Pretty Little Beach holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Such a Pretty Little Beach?
- Such a Pretty Little Beach stars Madeleine Robinson, Gérard Philipe, Jean Servais, André Valmy and Jane Marken.
- When was Such a Pretty Little Beach released?
- Such a Pretty Little Beach was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.