The Key Is in the Door (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, The Key Is in the Door is a comedy and drama film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Marie (Annie Girardot) teaches high school and has a 16-year-old daughter in her class. Divorced some years previously, she has some vague egalitarian notions about friendship with her students and leaves her door open to them. One of her protégés is found beaten up just outside her door, and an emergency physician comes by to treat her. When her daughter starts seeing someone she doesn't much like, and she begins having a brief affair (her first since the divorce) with the ER doctor, she begins to reconsider her policy.
Who’s in it. The Key Is in the Door stars Annie Girardot as Marie Arnault, Patrick Dewaere as Philippe, Éléonore Klarwein as Charlotte and Stéphane Jobert as Jérôme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Key Is in the Door has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Key Is in the Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Key Is in the Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Key Is in the Door (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Key Is in the Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Key Is in the Door worth watching?
- The Key Is in the Door holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Key Is in the Door?
- The Key Is in the Door stars Annie Girardot, Patrick Dewaere, Éléonore Klarwein, Stéphane Jobert and Barbara Steele.
- When was The Key Is in the Door released?
- The Key Is in the Door was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.