Nô (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1998, Nô is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Lepage, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Lepage directed this Canadian comedy, filmed in black and white and color and adapted from Lepage's play The Seven Branches of the River Ota. In October 1970, Montreal actress Sophie (Anne-Marie Cadieux) appears in a Feydeau farce at the Osaka World's Fair. Back in Montreal, her boyfriend Michel (Alexis Martin) watches the October Crisis on TV and sees Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau declare the War Measures Act. The Canadian Army patrols Montreal streets. Sophie learns she's pregnant and phones Michel. However, Michel is immersed in politics, while Sophie rejects the amorous advances of her co-star (Eric Bernier), becomes friendly with a blind translator, and passes an evening with frivolous Canadian embassy official Walter (Richard Frechette) and his wife Patricia (Marie Gignac). Meanwhile, in Montreal, Michael plots terrorist activities. Commenting on East-West cultural distinctions, the film intercuts between Quebec (in black and white) and Japan (in color).
Who’s in it. Nô stars Anne-Marie Cadieux as Sophie Maltais, Marie Gignac as Patricia Hébert, Richard Fréchette as Walter and Alexis Martin as Michel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Nô has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nô page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nô tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nô (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nô change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nô worth watching?
- Nô holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nô?
- Nô stars Anne-Marie Cadieux, Marie Gignac, Richard Fréchette, Alexis Martin and Éric Bernier.
- When was Nô released?
- Nô was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.