The Moderns (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, The Moderns is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alan Rudolph, running about 126 minutes. “Paris, 1926... there was nothing more modern.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Hart is a struggling American artist who lives amongst the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in local café's and pestering gallery owner Libby Valentin to sell his paintings. He becomes involved in a plot by wealthy art patroness Nathalie de Ville to forge three paintings. This leads to several run-ins with American rubber magnate Bertram Stone, who happens to be married to Hart's ex-wife Rachel.
Who’s in it. The Moderns stars Keith Carradine as Nick Hart, Linda Fiorentino as Rachel Stone, John Lone as Bertram Stone and Geneviève Bujold as Libby Valentin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Moderns 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 Moderns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moderns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moderns (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Moderns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Moderns worth watching?
- The Moderns holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moderns?
- The Moderns stars Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, John Lone, Geneviève Bujold and Geraldine Chaplin.
- When was The Moderns released?
- The Moderns was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.