The Accident (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1963, The Accident is a drama film directed by Edmond T. Gréville, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A young beautiful teacher is transfered to a remote island's school, where her colleague (also the principal of the school) falls in love with her. This banned love provokes the jealousy of the principal's wife and makes her seek revenge.
Who’s in it. The Accident stars Magali Noël as Andréa, Georges Rivière as Julien, Danik Patisson as Françoise Cassel and Roland Lesaffre as Yvon Le Goualec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Accident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accident tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accident (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Accident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Accident worth watching?
- The Accident holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accident?
- The Accident stars Magali Noël, Georges Rivière, Danik Patisson, Roland Lesaffre and Jean Combal.
- When was The Accident released?
- The Accident was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.