Mélo (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 7.1

Mélo poster

Released in 1986, Mélo is a drama and romance film directed by Alain Resnais, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are violinists and lifelong friends living in Paris in the 1920s. While Marcel has become famous and Pierre has not, both are happy with their lives. Pierre is happily married to Romaine, a stylish young flapper. However, Marcel meets and falls in love with her, which Marcel little suspects.

Who’s in it. Mélo stars Sabine Azéma as Romaine Belcroix, Fanny Ardant as Christiane Levesque, Pierre Arditi as Pierre Belcroix and André Dussollier as Marcel Blanc, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mélo has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mélo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mélo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mélo (1986)?
In US, Mélo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mélo worth watching?
Mélo holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Mélo?
Mélo stars Sabine Azéma, Fanny Ardant, Pierre Arditi, André Dussollier and Jacques Dacqmine.
When was Mélo released?
Mélo was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.