Lisa (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2001, Lisa is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Pierre Grimblat, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Stumbling across an uncompleted 1939 film called "Princess Marushka", filmmaker Sam becomes intrigued with the young actor Sylvain Marceau, who last appeared in the film. Hoping to discover the mystery behind Sylvain's disappearance, Sam decides to make a documentary and sets off to interview those who knew Sylvain, including elderly Lisa Morain. Through her interview, Sam learns the story of Lisa and Sylvain's doomed love affair on the eve of World War II.
Who’s in it. Lisa stars Jeanne Moreau as Lisa (old), Marion Cotillard as Lisa (young), Benoît Magimel as Sam and Sagamore Stévenin as Sylvain Marceau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Lisa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lisa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lisa (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lisa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lisa worth watching?
- Lisa holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lisa?
- Lisa stars Jeanne Moreau, Marion Cotillard, Benoît Magimel, Sagamore Stévenin and Julia Vaidis-Bogard.
- When was Lisa released?
- Lisa was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.