The Apprentice (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, The Apprentice is a comedy and romance film directed by Larry Kent, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In Montréal, Jean-Pierre is fired on the set of a TV commercial where he's an apprentice technician. He's penniless, behind on his rent, with a thin resume and no college units. He has a fiancée, Michelle, but his head is turned by a free-spirited model, from the U.S., who saw him being fired and comes to his flat to apologize. She's Elizabeth, a combination of feckless innocence and sexual freedom. Jean-Pierre borrows money from his outlaw friend, Dock, and buys clothes to impress Elizabeth. Soon he's sleeping with her, and he pulls a theft with Dock to get money to take her to Acapulco. Michelle tries to bring him back to her orbit. Is there a way out for Jean-Pierre?
Who’s in it. The Apprentice stars Susan Sarandon as Elizabeth Hawkins, Steve Fiset as Jean-Pierre Fortier, Céline Bernier as Michelle and Jean-Pierre Cartier as Dock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Apprentice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apprentice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apprentice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apprentice (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Apprentice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Apprentice worth watching?
- The Apprentice holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apprentice?
- The Apprentice stars Susan Sarandon, Steve Fiset, Céline Bernier, Jean-Pierre Cartier and Carole Laure.