The Model Couple (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, The Model Couple is a comedy and science fiction film directed by William Klein, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1977 France, the Ministry of the Future chooses two “normal,” white, middle-class citizens, Claudine and Jean-Michel, for a national experiment. They will be monitored and displayed on television for six months in a model apartment outfitted with state-of-the-art products and nonstop surveillance—the template for “a new city for the new man".
Who’s in it. The Model Couple stars André Dussollier as Jean-Michel, Anémone as Claudine, Georges Descrières as Le Ministre de l'Avenir and Jacques Boudet as l'hôte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Model Couple has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Model Couple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Model Couple tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Model Couple (1977)?
- In US, The Model Couple is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Model Couple worth watching?
- The Model Couple holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Model Couple?
- The Model Couple stars André Dussollier, Anémone, Georges Descrières, Jacques Boudet and Zouc.
- When was The Model Couple released?
- The Model Couple was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.