Hôtel du Nord
On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?
Where to watch Hôtel du Nord in United States
Can I watch Hôtel du Nord in United States? Yes — you can stream Hôtel du Nord in United States on Criterion Channel.
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Hôtel du Nord there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is Hôtel du Nord streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Hôtel du Nord
Hôtel du Nord is a 1938 French-language romance and drama film directed by Marcel Carné. The cast is led by Annabella, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Louis Jouvet. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Hôtel du Nord was produced by Societé d'Exploitation et de Distribution de Films (SEDIF) and Impérial Film and made in France. It was released on December 17, 1938.
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Writers
- Henri Jeanson, Jean Aurenche
- Release date
- December 17, 1938
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Societé d'Exploitation et de Distribution de Films (SEDIF), Impérial Film
Hôtel du Nord cast & crew
Hôtel du Nord was directed by Marcel Carné and written by Henri Jeanson and Jean Aurenche.
The cast features Annabella as Renée, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Pierre, Louis Jouvet as Monsieur Edmond, Arletty as Raymonde, Paulette Dubost as Ginette, and Andrex as Kenel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jaubert, cinematography is by Louis Née, and it was produced by Onésime Grinkrug and Joseph Lucachevitch.
Is Hôtel du Nord worth watching?
Hôtel du Nord holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 162 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Hôtel du Nord is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hôtel du Nord
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Cast of Hôtel du Nord
Annabella
Renée
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Pierre
Louis Jouvet
Monsieur Edmond
Arletty
Raymonde
Paulette Dubost
Ginette
Andrex
Kenel
André Brunot
Emile Lecouvreur
Henri Bosc
Nazarède
Marcel André
Le chirurgien
Bernard Blier
Prosper
Jacques Louvigny
Munar
Armand Lurville
Le commissaire
Hôtel du Nord — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hôtel du Nord in United States?
Hôtel du Nord is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Hôtel du Nord on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Hôtel du Nord is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Hôtel du Nord in?
Hôtel du Nord is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hôtel du Nord?
Hôtel du Nord runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Hôtel du Nord rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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