Monpti (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Monpti is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor 22 years old Hungarian man who's recently arrived in Paris meets a seemingly wealthy 17 years old Parisian girl. They fall in love, but tragedy ensues when the truth behind the girl is revealed.
Who’s in it. Monpti stars Romy Schneider as Anne-Claire Jouvain, Horst Buchholz as Monpti (young), Boy Gobert as Monpti (old) and Mara Lane as Nadine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Monpti has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monpti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monpti tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monpti (1957)?
- In US, Monpti is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monpti worth watching?
- Monpti holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monpti?
- Monpti stars Romy Schneider, Horst Buchholz, Boy Gobert, Mara Lane and Bum Krüger.