Elles (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2011, Elles is a drama film directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, running about 96 minutes. “The world's oldest profession still has its secrets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A journalist tries to balance the duties of marriage and motherhood while researching a piece on college women who work as prostitutes to pay their tuition.
Who’s in it. Elles stars Juliette Binoche as Anne, Anaïs Demoustier as Charlotte, Joanna Kulig as Alicja and Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Patrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Elles has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $911.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elles (2011)?
- In US, Elles is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elles worth watching?
- Elles holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elles?
- Elles stars Juliette Binoche, Anaïs Demoustier, Joanna Kulig, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing and Krystyna Janda.
- When was Elles released?
- Elles was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.