Séraphine (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Séraphine is a drama and history film directed by Martin Provost, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic story of French naïve painter Séraphine Louis aka Séraphine de Senlis (1864-1942), a humble servant who becomes a gifted self-taught painter. Discovered by prominent critic and collector William Uhde, she came to prominence between the wars grouped with other naïve painters like Henri Rouseau only to descend into madness and obscurity with the onset of Great Depression and World War II.
Who’s in it. Séraphine stars Yolande Moreau as Séraphine Louis, dite Séraphine de Senlis, Ulrich Tukur as Wilhelm Uhde, Anne Bennent as Anne-Marie Uhde and Geneviève Mnich as Mme Duphot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Séraphine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Séraphine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Séraphine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Séraphine (2008)?
- In US, Séraphine is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Séraphine worth watching?
- Séraphine holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Séraphine?
- Séraphine stars Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Bennent, Geneviève Mnich and Nico Rogner.
- When was Séraphine released?
- Séraphine was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.