La Cérémonie
“France's Alfred Hitchcock Returns...”
Sophie, a quiet and shy maid working for an upper-class French family, finds a friend in the energetic and uncompromising postmaster Jeanne, who encourages her to stand up against her bourgeois employers.
Where to watch La Cérémonie in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open La Cérémonie there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is La Cérémonie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Globoplay, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
About La Cérémonie
La Cérémonie is a 1995 French-language drama and thriller film directed by Claude Chabrol. The cast is led by Sandrine Bonnaire, Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Cassel. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
La Cérémonie was produced by mk2 Films, France 3 Cinéma, and Prokino Filmproduktion and made in France and Germany. It was released on August 30, 1995, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers
- Claude Chabrol, Caroline Eliacheff
- Release date
- August 30, 1995
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- mk2 Films, France 3 Cinéma, Prokino Filmproduktion
La Cérémonie cast & crew
La Cérémonie was directed by Claude Chabrol and written by Claude Chabrol and Caroline Eliacheff.
The cast features Sandrine Bonnaire as Sophie Bonhomme, Isabelle Huppert as Jeanne, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Georges Lelièvre, Jacqueline Bisset as Catherine Lelièvre, Virginie Ledoyen as Melinda, and Valentin Merlet as Gilles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthieu Chabrol, cinematography is by Bernard Zitzermann, and it was produced by Marin Karmitz.
Is La Cérémonie worth watching?
La Cérémonie holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 400 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, La Cérémonie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch La Cérémonie
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Cast of La Cérémonie
Sandrine Bonnaire
Sophie Bonhomme
Isabelle Huppert
Jeanne
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Georges Lelièvre
Jacqueline Bisset
Catherine Lelièvre
Virginie Ledoyen
Melinda
Valentin Merlet
Gilles
Julien Rochefort
Jeremie
Dominique Frot
Madame Lantier
Jean-François Perrier
Priest
Ludovic Brillant
Claire Chiron
Claire-Marie Dentraygues
La Cérémonie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch La Cérémonie in United States?
La Cérémonie is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is La Cérémonie on Criterion Channel?
Yes — La Cérémonie is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is La Cérémonie in?
La Cérémonie is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is La Cérémonie?
La Cérémonie runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is La Cérémonie rated?
La Cérémonie is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 400 ratings.
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