Us Two (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Us Two is a drama film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Françoise has gone into business seducing men whose wives want to divorce them, and who need incriminating evidence against them. In addition, she has a little blackmail operation going on on the side with politicians who can't afford a scandal. She got started on this business after she was raped, and hasn't looked back since. Now the police are on her trail, and she avails herself of the services of a couple who make a profession of hiding wanted criminals. At the hideout, she meets Simon, a second-generation mobster. As the police close in, Françoise and Simon go on the run together, pulling off occasional heists for operating money. Before long, they have also fallen in love.
Who’s in it. Us Two stars Catherine Deneuve as Françoise, Jacques Dutronc as Simon Lacassaigne, Jacques Villeret as Tonton Musique and Paul Préboist as Mimile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Us Two has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Us Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Us Two tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Us Two (1979)?
- In US, Us Two is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Us Two worth watching?
- Us Two holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Us Two?
- Us Two stars Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Dutronc, Jacques Villeret, Paul Préboist and Evelyne Ker.
- When was Us Two released?
- Us Two was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.