Edith and Marcel (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1983, Edith and Marcel is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Lelouch.
What it’s about. This tragic musical drama chronicles the star-crossed love between beloved French singer Edith Piaf and World Middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan who died in a plane crash. The tumultuous affair is paralleled by the love affair of a French POW and his young pen pal who get engaged after writing to each other for four years and having never met. Their romances are framed by the sad, torchy songs of Piaf.
Who’s in it. Edith and Marcel stars Évelyne Bouix as Edith Piaf / Margot de Villedieu, Jacques Villeret as Jacques Barbier, Francis Huster as Francis Roman and Jean-Claude Brialy as Loulou Barrier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Edith and Marcel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edith and Marcel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edith and Marcel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edith and Marcel (1983)?
- In US, Edith and Marcel is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edith and Marcel worth watching?
- Edith and Marcel holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Edith and Marcel?
- Edith and Marcel stars Évelyne Bouix, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Jean-Claude Brialy and Jean Bouise.
- When was Edith and Marcel released?
- Edith and Marcel was released in 1983.