

The Creatures
A writer decides to use the strange inhabitants of a small island as a basis for characters in his new book.
Where to watch The Creatures in United States
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Where is The Creatures streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Creatures
The Creatures is a 1966 French-language drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Agnès Varda. The cast is led by Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Eva Dahlbeck. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
The Creatures was produced by Sandrews, Parc Film, and Madeleine Films and made in France and Sweden. It was released on September 3, 1966, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Agnès Varda
- Writers
- Agnès Varda
- Release date
- September 3, 1966
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Sweden
- Production
- Sandrews, Parc Film, Madeleine Films
The Creatures cast & crew
The Creatures was directed by Agnès Varda and written by Agnès Varda.
The cast features Catherine Deneuve as Mylène, Michel Piccoli as Edgar Piccoli, Eva Dahlbeck as Michele Quellec, Marie-France Mignal as Viviane Quellec, Britta Pettersson as Lucie de Montyon, and Ursula Vian-Kübler as Vamp.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre Barbaud, cinematography is by William Lubtchansky, and it was produced by Mag Bodard.
Is The Creatures worth watching?
The Creatures holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and science fiction, The Creatures is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Creatures
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Cast of The Creatures

Catherine Deneuve
Mylène

Michel Piccoli
Edgar Piccoli

Eva Dahlbeck
Michele Quellec

Marie-France Mignal
Viviane Quellec
Britta Pettersson
Lucie de Montyon

Ursula Vian-Kübler
Vamp

Jeanne Allard
Henriette
Joëlle Gozzi
Suzon

Bernard Lajarrige
Doctor Desteau

Lucien Bodard
Monsieur Ducasse
Pierre Danny
Max Picot
Louis Falavigna
Pierre Roland
The Creatures — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Creatures in United States?
The Creatures is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Creatures on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Creatures is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Creatures in?
The Creatures is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Creatures?
The Creatures runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Creatures rated?
The Creatures is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 51 ratings.











