Boléro (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Boléro is a comedy film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. As her neighbor Rémi Courmont has told her off for making his ears bleed with Ravel's Bolero, a music piece she plays at full volume all the time, Anne-Marie decides to get even with him. She sets up a hoax with the complicity of her friend Catherine, who agrees to post as Remi's mistress to embarrass him. Just then, Niquette, Rémi's real lover, resurfaces.
Who’s in it. Boléro stars Arletty as Catherine, André Luguet as Rémi, Simone Signoret as Une employée de maison de couture and Jacques Dumesnil as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Boléro 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 Boléro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boléro tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boléro (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boléro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boléro worth watching?
- Boléro holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boléro?
- Boléro stars Arletty, André Luguet, Simone Signoret, Jacques Dumesnil and Meg Lemonnier.
- When was Boléro released?
- Boléro was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.