Model Shop (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 6.6

Model Shop poster

Released in 1969, Model Shop is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 95 minutes. “Maybe Tomorrow. Maybe Never. Maybe.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While trying to raise money to prevent his car from being repossessed, George is attracted to Lola, a Frenchwoman who works in a "model shop", an establishment that rents out beautiful pin-up models to photographers. George spends his last twelve dollars to photograph Lola, and discovers that she is as unhappy as he.

Who’s in it. Model Shop stars Gary Lockwood as George Matthews, Anouk Aimée as Lola aka Cecile, Alexandra Hay as Gloria and Carol Cole as Barbara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Model Shop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Model Shop page.

If you liked it. Fans of Model Shop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Model Shop (1969)?
In US, Model Shop is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Model Shop worth watching?
Model Shop holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Model Shop?
Model Shop stars Gary Lockwood, Anouk Aimée, Alexandra Hay, Carol Cole and Tom Holland.
When was Model Shop released?
Model Shop was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.