Mélo
In 1920s Paris, violinists and lifelong friends Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are happy with their lives, although Marcel has become famous and Pierre has not. Pierre is married to Romaine, a stylish young flapper. However, Marcel meets and falls in love with her, which Marcel little suspects.
Where to watch Mélo in United States
Kanopy
Apple TV Store
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YouTubeClick a service to open Mélo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Mélo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Mélo
Mélo is a 1986 French-language drama and romance film directed by Alain Resnais. The cast is led by Sabine Azéma, Fanny Ardant, Pierre Arditi. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Mélo was produced by Films A2, mk2 Films, and CNC and made in France. It was released on September 3, 1986.
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Writers
- Alain Resnais
- Release date
- September 3, 1986
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Films A2, mk2 Films, CNC
Mélo cast & crew
Mélo was directed by Alain Resnais and written by Alain Resnais.
The cast features Sabine Azéma as Romaine Belcroix, Fanny Ardant as Christiane Levesque, Pierre Arditi as Pierre Belcroix, André Dussollier as Marcel Blanc, Jacques Dacqmine as Dr. Rémy, and Hubert Gignoux as Le Prêtre.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Van Damme and it was produced by Marin Karmitz and Catherine Lapoujade.
Is Mélo worth watching?
Mélo holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Mélo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mélo
In United States, you can stream Mélo on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Mélo
Sabine Azéma
Romaine Belcroix
Fanny Ardant
Christiane Levesque
Pierre Arditi
Pierre Belcroix
André Dussollier
Marcel Blanc
Jacques Dacqmine
Dr. Rémy
Hubert Gignoux
Le Prêtre
Catherine Arditi
Yvonne
Mélo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mélo in United States?
Mélo is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Mélo on Kanopy?
Yes — Mélo is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Mélo in?
Mélo is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mélo?
Mélo runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Mélo rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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