The Apple (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1969, The Apple is a drama film directed by Michel Soutter, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Interspersed with jokes, visual puns, and philosophical discussions, the story follows the attempts of a girl who has spent the last year living outside her native Switzerland to rekindle a former love affair. When her immature young friend fails to demonstrate the requisite interest, she takes up with someone the boy disapproves of. When the boy kicks the man, the man leaves both the boy and his erstwhile ex-girlfriend to their own devices.
Who’s in it. The Apple stars Elsbeth Schoch as Laura, André Widmer as Marcel - le journaliste, Arnold Walter as Simon - le premier amour and Claudine Berthet as Claudine - l'amie de Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Apple has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apple tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apple (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Apple change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Apple worth watching?
- The Apple holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Apple?
- The Apple stars Elsbeth Schoch, André Widmer, Arnold Walter, Claudine Berthet and Daniel Stuffel.
- When was The Apple released?
- The Apple was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.