Perceval (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1978, Perceval is a drama, romance and history film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 140 minutes. “A Film by Eric Rohmer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.
Who’s in it. Perceval stars Fabrice Luchini as Perceval, André Dussollier as Gauvain, Solange Boulanger as chant, guitare, pucelle etc. and Arielle Dombasle as Blanchefleur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Perceval has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perceval page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perceval tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perceval (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perceval change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Perceval worth watching?
- Perceval holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Perceval?
- Perceval stars Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Solange Boulanger, Arielle Dombasle and Catherine Schroeder.
- When was Perceval released?
- Perceval was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.