L'Atalante
Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'Atalante along with the captain's first mate and a cabin boy.
Where to watch L'Atalante in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open L'Atalante there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is L'Atalante streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | Disney Plus, LaCinetek, Gaumont Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About L'Atalante
L'Atalante is a 1934 French-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Vigo. The cast is led by Michel Simon, Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
L'Atalante was produced by Argui-Film and Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert (G.F.F.A) and made in France. It was released on April 24, 1934, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jean Vigo
- Writers
- Jean Guinée, Jean Vigo, Albert Riéra
- Release date
- April 24, 1934
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Argui-Film, Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert (G.F.F.A)
L'Atalante cast & crew
L'Atalante was directed by Jean Vigo and written by Jean Guinée, Jean Vigo, and Albert Riéra.
The cast features Michel Simon as Père Jules, Dita Parlo as Juliette, Jean Dasté as Jean, Gilles Margaritis as Peddler, Louis Lefebvre as Cabin Boy, and Maurice Gilles as Office Manager.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jaubert, cinematography is by Boris Kaufman, and it was produced by Jacques-Louis Nounez.
Is L'Atalante worth watching?
L'Atalante holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 466 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, L'Atalante is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch L'Atalante
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Cast of L'Atalante
Michel Simon
Père Jules
Dita Parlo
Juliette
Jean Dasté
Jean
Gilles Margaritis
Peddler
Louis Lefebvre
Cabin Boy
Maurice Gilles
Office Manager
Raphaël Diligent
Raspoutine, the boatman
Claude Aveline
(uncredited)
René Blech
Best Man at Wedding (uncredited)
Lou Bonin
Passenger at Railway Station (uncredited)
Charles Dorat
Thief (uncredited)
Genya Lozinska
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
L'Atalante — FAQs
▸Where can I watch L'Atalante in United States?
L'Atalante is streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is L'Atalante on Criterion Channel?
Yes — L'Atalante is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is L'Atalante in?
L'Atalante is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is L'Atalante?
L'Atalante runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is L'Atalante rated?
L'Atalante is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 466 ratings.
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