The Miser (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, The Miser is a comedy film directed by Louis de Funès, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Molière's play. The children of Harpagon, Cléante and his sister Elise, are each in love but they still haven't spoken to their father yet. Harpagon is a miser who wants to choose the right man and the right woman for his children. When Cléante, at last, tries to speak to Harpagon, the old man informs the family that he wants to marry Marianne, the young girl loved by Cléante. Unaware of his son's sorrow, Harpagon doesn't understand why Cléante has become so angry with him.
Who’s in it. The Miser stars Louis de Funès as Harpagon, Michel Galabru as Maître Jacques, Claude Gensac as Frosine and Bernard Ménez as La Flèche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Miser has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Miser page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Miser tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Miser (1980)?
- In CA, The Miser is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Miser worth watching?
- The Miser holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Miser?
- The Miser stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Claude Gensac, Bernard Ménez and Guy Grosso.
- When was The Miser released?
- The Miser was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.