Paris Awakens (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1991, Paris Awakens is a drama film directed by Olivier Assayas, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Adrien is 19 years old. He has not met his father, Clément for 4 years. Adrien returns home and the two try to better understand each other. Clément lives together with Louis, a twenty-something girl who wants to be an actress. The boy starts a flirt with Louise which pushes the father-son relationship back to a crisis...
Who’s in it. Paris Awakens stars Judith Godrèche as Louise, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Clément, Thomas Langmann as Adrien and Antoine Basler as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Paris Awakens 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 Paris Awakens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris Awakens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Awakens (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paris Awakens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paris Awakens worth watching?
- Paris Awakens holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris Awakens?
- Paris Awakens stars Judith Godrèche, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Thomas Langmann, Antoine Basler and Martin Lamotte.
- When was Paris Awakens released?
- Paris Awakens was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
