Rencontres (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Rencontres is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe Agostini, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Bella Krastner is sunbathing on a beach on the Côte d'Azur when she attracts the attention of an attractive younger man, Ralph Scaffari. It is the start of a whirlwind romance which looks like it might last beyond the end of the summer. Unfortunately, Bella is already married, to Carl Krastner, a once renowned pianist who has become bitter and reclusive after a car accident that irreparably damaged one of his hands. Krastner no longer has any zest for living. He tyrannises both his wife and his sister Laurence and divides his time between scuba diving and gambling. After ratcheting up a small fortune in gambling debts, Krastner decides to fake his own death so that he can claim on his life insurance.
Who’s in it. Rencontres stars Michèle Morgan as Bella Krasner, Gabriele Ferzetti as Ralph Scaffari, Pierre Brasseur as Carl Krasner and Diana Gregor as Laurence Krasner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Rencontres has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rencontres page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rencontres tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rencontres (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rencontres change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rencontres worth watching?
- Rencontres holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rencontres?
- Rencontres stars Michèle Morgan, Gabriele Ferzetti, Pierre Brasseur, Diana Gregor and Jacques Morel.
- When was Rencontres released?
- Rencontres was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.