Désirée
“The life...the women...the conquests of Napoleon!”
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
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Where is Désirée streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About Désirée
Désirée is a 1954 English-language drama and romance film directed by Henry Koster. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Merle Oberon. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Désirée was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 16, 1954, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Writers
- Daniel Taradash
- Release date
- November 16, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Désirée cast & crew
Désirée was directed by Henry Koster and written by Daniel Taradash.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jean Simmons as Desiree Clary, Merle Oberon as Empress Josephine, Michael Rennie as Bernadotte, Cameron Mitchell as Joseph Bonaparte, and Elizabeth Sellars as Julie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Julian Blaustein.
Is Désirée worth watching?
Désirée holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Désirée is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Désirée
Désirée isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Désirée
Marlon Brando
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean Simmons
Desiree Clary
Merle Oberon
Empress Josephine
Michael Rennie
Bernadotte
Cameron Mitchell
Joseph Bonaparte
Elizabeth Sellars
Julie
Charlotte Austin
Paulette Bonaparte
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mme. Bonaparte
Evelyn Varden
Marie
Isobel Elsom
Mme. Clary
John Hoyt
Talleyrand
Alan Napier
Despreaux
Désirée — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Désirée in United States?
Désirée is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Désirée in?
Désirée is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Désirée?
Désirée runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Désirée rated?
Désirée is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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