La Ronde (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1950, La Ronde is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An all-knowing interlocutor guides us through a series of affairs in Vienna, 1900. A soldier meets an eager young lady of the evening. Later he has an affair with a young lady, who becomes a maid and does similarly with the young man of the house. The young man seduces a married woman. On and on, spinning on the gay carousel of life.
Who’s in it. La Ronde stars Adolf Wohlbrück as Raconteur - le meneur de jeu, Simone Signoret as Léocadie, la prostitutée, Serge Reggiani as Franz, le soldat and Simone Simon as Marie, la femme de chambre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, La Ronde has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Ronde page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Ronde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Ronde (1950)?
- In US, La Ronde is available to stream on Criterion Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Ronde worth watching?
- La Ronde holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Ronde?
- La Ronde stars Adolf Wohlbrück, Simone Signoret, Serge Reggiani, Simone Simon and Daniel Gélin.
- When was La Ronde released?
- La Ronde was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.