Le Havre (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Le Havre is a comedy and drama film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Marcel Marx, a former bohemian and struggling author, has given up his literary ambitions and relocated to the port city Le Havre. He leads a simple life based around his wife Arletty, his favourite bar and his not too profitable profession as a shoeshiner. As Arletty suddenly becomes seriously ill, Marcel's path crosses with an underage illegal immigrant from Africa, who needs Marcel's help to hide from the police.
Who’s in it. Le Havre stars André Wilms as Marcel Marx, Kati Outinen as Arletty, Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Monet and Blondin Miguel as Idrissa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Le Havre has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Havre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Havre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Havre (2011)?
- In US, Le Havre is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Havre worth watching?
- Le Havre 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 Le Havre?
- Le Havre stars André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Blondin Miguel and Elina Salo.