Lautrec (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, Lautrec is a comedy and drama film directed by Roger Planchon, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, famous french painter, who lived, enjoyed, loved in the late 1800s Paris' Montmartre cultural life. He suffered from suffered from congenital health conditions traditionally attributed to inbreeding. His lifestyle and work are a testimony of the late-19th-century parisian bohemian lifestyle, as he was commissioned to produce a series of posters for the Moulin Rouge cabaret opening. As an alcoholic, he was addicted to absinthe. The movie related his love affair with the french painter Suzanne Valadon.
Who’s in it. Lautrec stars Régis Royer as Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, Elsa Zylberstein as Suzanne Valadon, Anémone as Comtesse Adèle de Toulouse-Lautrec and Claude Rich as Comte Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lautrec has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lautrec page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lautrec tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lautrec (1998)?
- In US, Lautrec is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lautrec worth watching?
- Lautrec holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lautrec?
- Lautrec stars Régis Royer, Elsa Zylberstein, Anémone, Claude Rich and Hélène Babu.
- When was Lautrec released?
- Lautrec was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.