Chéri

Name: Chéri
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-04-08
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones, Iben Hjejle

2009·Movie·R·86 min·★ 6.1(228)

Drama Comedy Romance More English titles

“Indulge in a wicked game of seduction”

The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.

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United States	Hoopla	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	—	Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Foxtel Now	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
France	Molotov TV	Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD

About Chéri

Chéri is a 2009 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Stephen Frears. The cast is led by Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Chéri was produced by Bill Kenwright Films, Tiggy Films, and Pathé and made in France and Germany. It was released on April 8, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director: Stephen Frears
Writers: Christopher Hampton
Release date: April 8, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: France, Germany
Budget: $23 million
Box office: $9 million
Production: Bill Kenwright Films, Tiggy Films, Pathé

Chéri cast & crew

Chéri was directed by Stephen Frears and written by Christopher Hampton.

The cast features Michelle Pfeiffer as Lea, Kathy Bates as Madame Peloux, Rupert Friend as Chéri, Felicity Jones as Edmee, Iben Hjejle as Marie Laure, and Frances Tomelty as Rose.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Darius Khondji, and it was produced by Raphaël Benoliel and Mark Brooke.

Is Chéri worth watching?

Chéri holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 228 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Chéri is worth a place on your watchlist.

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