The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, The Watchmaker of St. Paul is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Lyons, France. Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives alone with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and informs him that Bernard killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realizes that he knew far less about his son than he thought .
Who’s in it. The Watchmaker of St. Paul stars Philippe Noiret as Michel Descombes, Jean Rochefort as Commissioner Guilboud, Jacques Denis as Antoine, friend of Michel and Yves Afonso as Inspector Bricard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Watchmaker of St. Paul 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 The Watchmaker of St. Paul page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watchmaker of St. Paul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul (1974)?
- In US, The Watchmaker of St. Paul is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul worth watching?
- The Watchmaker of St. Paul holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?
- The Watchmaker of St. Paul stars Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso and Julien Bertheau.
- When was The Watchmaker of St. Paul released?
- The Watchmaker of St. Paul was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.