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La Petite (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1978 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1978, La Petite is a drame film directed by Louis Malle, running about 110 minutes. “En 1917, dans le quartier chaud de la Nouvelle-Orléans, ils l'appelaient "Pretty Baby"” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Au début du XXe siècle, à la Nouvelle-Orléans, un photographe et une adolescente qui vit dans une maison close vivent une histoire d'amour passionnée.

Who’s in it. La Petite stars Brooke Shields as Violet, Keith Carradine as Bellocq, Susan Sarandon as Hattie and Frances Faye as Nell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La Petite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can 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 Petite page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Petite tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch La Petite (1978)?
In États-Unis, La Petite is available to 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 Petite worth watching?
La Petite holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in La Petite?
La Petite stars Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye and Antonio Fargas.
When was La Petite released?
La Petite was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.