Therese (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1962, Therese is a drama film directed by Georges Franju, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Thérèse is living in a provincial town, unhappily married to Bernard, a dull, pompous man whose only interest is preserving his family name and property. They live in an isolated country mansion surrounded by servants. Early in her marriage her only comforts are her fondness for Bernard's pine-tree forest, which was her primary reason for marrying him, and her love for her sister-in-law and Bernard's half-sister, Anne. The movie recounts in flashback the circumstances that led to her being charged with poisoning her husband.
Who’s in it. Therese stars Emmanuelle Riva as Thérèse Desqueyroux, Philippe Noiret as Bernard Desqueyroux, Edith Scob as Anne De La Trave and Sami Frey as Jean Azevedo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Therese 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 Therese page.
If you liked it. Fans of Therese tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Therese (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Therese change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Therese worth watching?
- Therese holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Therese?
- Therese stars Emmanuelle Riva, Philippe Noiret, Edith Scob, Sami Frey and Renée Devillers.
- When was Therese released?
- Therese was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.