Molière (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1978, Molière is a drama and history film directed by Ariane Mnouchkine, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.
Who’s in it. Molière stars Philippe Caubère as Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière / La Mort, Marie-Françoise Audollent as La Forest / La servante, Jonathan Sutton as La Grange and Frédéric Ladonne as Molière enfant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Molière 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 Molière page.
If you liked it. Fans of Molière tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Molière (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Molière change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Molière worth watching?
- Molière holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Molière?
- Molière stars Philippe Caubère, Marie-Françoise Audollent, Jonathan Sutton, Frédéric Ladonne and Jean Dasté.
- When was Molière released?
- Molière was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.