Varieté (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1935, Varieté is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nicolas Farkas, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Annabella, Jean Gabin and Fernand Gravey star as a trio of circus trapeze artists. Both Gabin and Gravey love Annabella, but she has eyes only for Gravey. Seething with jealousy, Gabin plots revenge against his rival. He "accidentally" drops Gravey into a net during rehearsal -- but does he plan to do the same during a performance, when the trio works without a net?
Who’s in it. Varieté stars Jean Gabin as Georges, Fernand Gravey as Pierre, Annabella as Jeanne and Nicolas Koline as The old clown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Varieté has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Varieté page.
If you liked it. Fans of Varieté tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Varieté (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Varieté change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Varieté worth watching?
- Varieté holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Varieté?
- Varieté stars Jean Gabin, Fernand Gravey, Annabella, Nicolas Koline and Ernst Rotmund.
- When was Varieté released?
- Varieté was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.