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Les Enfants terribles (1950) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1950 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1950, Les Enfants terribles is a drame film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 105 minutes. “A love story by Jean Cocteau” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Après la mort de leur mère, un frère et une sœur vivent dans la chambre fermée d'un grand appartement parisien où, avec deux amis, ils se créent un univers a la fois baroque et insolite.

Who’s in it. Les Enfants terribles stars Nicole Stéphane as Elisabeth, Edouard Dermithe as Paul, Renée Cosima as Dargelos / Agathe and Jacques Bernard as Gerard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Les Enfants terribles 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 Les Enfants terribles page.

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

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Les Enfants terribles (1950)?
In États-Unis, Les Enfants terribles is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Les Enfants terribles worth watching?
Les Enfants terribles holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Les Enfants terribles?
Les Enfants terribles stars Nicole Stéphane, Edouard Dermithe, Renée Cosima, Jacques Bernard and Jean Cocteau.
When was Les Enfants terribles released?
Les Enfants terribles was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.