Zazie dans le Métro (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, Zazie dans le Métro is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Louis Malle, running about 93 minutes. “Liberté... Insanité... Hilarité!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brash and precocious ten-year-old comes to Paris for a whirlwind weekend with her rakish uncle. He and the viewer get more than they bargained for, however, in this anarchic comedy that rides roughshod over the City of Light. Based on a popular novel by Raymond Queneau that had been considered unadaptable, the audacious Zazie dans le Métro, made with flair on the cusp of the French New Wave, is a bit of stream-of-consciousness slapstick, wall-to-wall with visual gags, editing tricks, and effects.
Who’s in it. Zazie dans le Métro stars Catherine Demongeot as Zazie, Philippe Noiret as Oncle Gabriel, Hubert Deschamps as Turandot and Carla Marlier as Albertine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Zazie dans le Métro 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 Zazie dans le Métro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zazie dans le Métro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zazie dans le Métro (1960)?
- In US, Zazie dans le Métro is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zazie dans le Métro worth watching?
- Zazie dans le Métro holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zazie dans le Métro?
- Zazie dans le Métro stars Catherine Demongeot, Philippe Noiret, Hubert Deschamps, Carla Marlier and Annie Fratellini.
- When was Zazie dans le Métro released?
- Zazie dans le Métro was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.