Olivia (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1951, Olivia is a drama and romance film directed by Jacqueline Audry, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. "Olivia" captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent away for a year to a small finishing school outside Paris. The innocent but watchful Olivia develops an infatuation for her headmistress, Mlle. Julie, and through this screen of love observes the tense romance between Mlle. Julie and the other head of the school, Mlle. Cara, in its final months.
Who’s in it. Olivia stars Edwige Feuillère as Mademoiselle Julie, Simone Simon as Mademoiselle Cara, Marie-Claire Olivia as Olivia Dealey and Yvonne de Bray as Victoire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Olivia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Olivia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Olivia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Olivia (1951)?
- In US, Olivia is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Olivia worth watching?
- Olivia holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Olivia?
- Olivia stars Edwige Feuillère, Simone Simon, Marie-Claire Olivia, Yvonne de Bray and Suzanne Dehelly.
- When was Olivia released?
- Olivia was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.