Beau Pere (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Beau Pere is a drama and romance film directed by Bertrand Blier, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Rémi is a man trapped in a deteriorating marriage. When his wife is unexpectedly killed in a car accident, Rémi is left with his stepdaughter, Marion, who chooses to stay with him rather than live with her birth father. After the initial shock passes, Rémi is caught off-guard when Marion begins expressing her attraction to him. Initially repulsed, Marion's mature beauty wears him down as he finally caves to her seductions.
Who’s in it. Beau Pere stars Ariel Besse as Marion, Maurice Ronet as Charly, Geneviève Mnich as Simone and Maurice Risch as Nicolas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Beau Pere has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Pere page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Pere tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Pere (1981)?
- In CA, Beau Pere is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Pere worth watching?
- Beau Pere holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Pere?
- Beau Pere stars Ariel Besse, Maurice Ronet, Geneviève Mnich, Maurice Risch and Patrick Dewaere.
- When was Beau Pere released?
- Beau Pere was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.