Chéri (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, Chéri is a comedy and drama film directed by Pierre Billon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Fred Peloux nicknamed Chéri, the handsome son of Charlotte Peloux, a former demimondaine, lives in the small circle of his mother's friends, all high class prostitutes past their best. He has an affair with Léa, a waning beauty, who loves him both as a mistress and a mother. But the age difference takes its toll on their union. To please his mother, Chéri accepts to marry young Edmée without actually caring for her. After a while, the young man tries to return to Léa...
Who’s in it. Chéri stars Jean Desailly as Fred Peloux, dit 'Chéri', Marcelle Derrien as Edmée, Marcelle Chantal as Léa de Lonval and Jane Marken as Charlotte Peloux, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Chéri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chéri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chéri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chéri (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chéri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chéri worth watching?
- Chéri holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Chéri?
- Chéri stars Jean Desailly, Marcelle Derrien, Marcelle Chantal, Jane Marken and Jane Faber.
- When was Chéri released?
- Chéri was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.