Diabolique (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1955, Diabolique is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, running about 117 minutes. “See it, be amazed at it, but... BE QUIET ABOUT IT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
Who’s in it. Diabolique stars Simone Signoret as Nicole Horner, Véra Clouzot as Christina Delassalle, Paul Meurisse as Michel Delassalle and Jean Brochard as Plantiveau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Diabolique has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Artify. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diabolique page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diabolique tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diabolique (1955)?
- In US, Diabolique 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 Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diabolique worth watching?
- Diabolique holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Diabolique?
- Diabolique stars Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, Jean Brochard and Pierre Larquey.
- When was Diabolique released?
- Diabolique was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.