The Prude (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, The Prude is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre is the artistic director of a theater, and when his daughter Manon lets him know that she is coming to see him after a year's absence, Pierre decides to prepare for the meeting. He goes to the theater with his girlfriend Ariane and has the actresses in his troupe act out different aspects of his daughter's character. Unfortunately, this is not adequate preparation, for when Manon does show up, nothing goes quite as he imagined...
Who’s in it. The Prude stars Michel Piccoli as Pierre, Sandrine Bonnaire as Manon, Sabine Azéma as Ariane and Laurent Malet as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Prude has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prude page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prude tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prude (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prude change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prude worth watching?
- The Prude holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prude?
- The Prude stars Michel Piccoli, Sandrine Bonnaire, Sabine Azéma, Laurent Malet and Brigitte Coscas.
- When was The Prude released?
- The Prude was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.