The Student (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, The Student is a romance film directed by Claude Pinoteau, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An ambitious teaching student's finals studies are interrupted by a passionate affair with a jazz musician.
Who’s in it. The Student stars Sophie Marceau as Valentine Ezquerra, Vincent Lindon as Ned, Élisabeth Vitali as Céline and Jean-Claude Leguay as Charly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Student has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student (1988)?
- In US, The Student is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Student worth watching?
- The Student holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Student?
- The Student stars Sophie Marceau, Vincent Lindon, Élisabeth Vitali, Jean-Claude Leguay and Elena Pompei.
- When was The Student released?
- The Student was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.