Elena et les hommes (1956) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1956 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1956, Elena et les hommes is a comédie, drame and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 95 minutes. “The Only Thing Gayer Than April in Paris is Bergman in Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Veuve d'un prince polonais, Elena vit à Paris où elle n'a qu'une passion : se rendre utile. Ayant favorisé le succès d'un jeune compositeur, elle accepte la demande en mariage d'un richissime industriel : Martin-Michaud. Elle vient à peine de donner sa réponse le matin du 14 juillet, qu'un aimable compagnon de rencontre, Henri de Chevincourt, la persuade de rencontrer le Général Rollan que tout Paris acclame.

Who’s in it. Elena et les hommes stars Jean Marais as Général François Rollan, Ingrid Bergman as Elena Sokorowska, Mel Ferrer as Le comte Henri de Chevincourt and Jean Richard as Hector, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Elena et les hommes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elena et les hommes page.

If you liked it. Fans of Elena et les hommes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Elena et les hommes (1956)?
In États-Unis, Elena et les hommes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Elena et les hommes worth watching?
Elena et les hommes holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, drame and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elena et les hommes?
Elena et les hommes stars Jean Marais, Ingrid Bergman, Mel Ferrer, Jean Richard and Juliette Gréco.
When was Elena et les hommes released?
Elena et les hommes was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.