The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
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| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a 1972 French-language comedy film directed by Luis Buñuel. The cast is led by Fernando Rey, Delphine Seyrig, Paul Frankeur. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex.
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was produced by Greenwich Film Production and made in France. It was released on September 15, 1972, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Luis Buñuel
- Release date
- September 15, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Greenwich Film Production
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie cast & crew
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie was directed by Luis Buñuel and written by Jean-Claude Carrière and Luis Buñuel.
The cast features Fernando Rey as Don Rafael, Delphine Seyrig as Simone Thévenot, Paul Frankeur as François Thévenot, Stéphane Audran as Alice Sénéchal, Bulle Ogier as Florence, and Jean-Pierre Cassel as Henri Sénéchal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edmond Richard and it was produced by Serge Silberman.
Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie worth watching?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 920 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
Fernando Rey
Don Rafael
Delphine Seyrig
Simone Thévenot
Paul Frankeur
François Thévenot
Stéphane Audran
Alice Sénéchal
Bulle Ogier
Florence
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Henri Sénéchal
Julien Bertheau
Monsignor Dufour
Claude Piéplu
Colonel
Michel Piccoli
Interior Minister
François Maistre
Inspector Delecluze
Pierre Maguelon
Police Sergeant
Maxence Mailfort
Sergeant Recounting Dream
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie in United States?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie in?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie rated?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 920 ratings.
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