The Red Inn (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, The Red Inn is a comedy and crime film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of travelers, including a monk, stay in a lonely inn in the mountains. The host confesses the monk his habit of serving poisoned soup to the guests, to rob their possessions and to bury them in the backyard.
Who’s in it. The Red Inn stars Fernandel as Le Moine, Françoise Rosay as Marie Martin, Jean-Roger Caussimon as Darwin and Marie-Claire Olivia as Mathilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Red Inn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Inn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Inn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Inn (1951)?
- In CA, The Red Inn is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Inn worth watching?
- The Red Inn holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Inn?
- The Red Inn stars Fernandel, Françoise Rosay, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Marie-Claire Olivia and Didier d'Yd.
- When was The Red Inn released?
- The Red Inn was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.