La Pointe Courte (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1956, La Pointe Courte is a drama and romance film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the inhabitants of Sète in the South of France.
Who’s in it. La Pointe Courte stars Silvia Monfort as Her, Philippe Noiret as Him, Marcel Jouet as Raphäel Scotto and Albert Lubrano as Albert Soldino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La Pointe Courte has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Pointe Courte page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Pointe Courte tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Pointe Courte (1956)?
- In US, La Pointe Courte is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Pointe Courte worth watching?
- La Pointe Courte holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Pointe Courte?
- La Pointe Courte stars Silvia Monfort, Philippe Noiret, Marcel Jouet, Albert Lubrano and Anna Banegas.
- When was La Pointe Courte released?
- La Pointe Courte was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.