Merette (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1982, Merette is a drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Lagrange, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Merette is a pretty child, living within a patrician, strictly Calvinist family in the Switzerland of the 19th century. She is happy, until her mother dies, and Merette blames God, and gives up her religion. Her family turns against her, the villagers reject her, and her priest drives her into isolation.
Who’s in it. Merette stars Anne Bos as Mérette de Pontins, Jean Bouise as Le pasteur Magnoux, Isabelle Sadoyan as Mme Magnoux and Patrick Lapp as Guillaume de Pontins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Merette sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merette (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Merette worth watching?
- Merette holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Merette?
- Merette stars Anne Bos, Jean Bouise, Isabelle Sadoyan, Patrick Lapp and Catherine Eger.
- When was Merette released?
- Merette was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.