Coco Before Chanel
2009, French. Directed by Anne Fontaine.
Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…
Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,059 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Anne FontaineDirector
- Audrey TautouGabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
- Benoît PoelvoordeÉtienne Balsan
- Alessandro NivolaArthur 'Boy' Capel
- Marie GillainAdrienne Chanel
- Emmanuelle DevosÉmilienne d'Alençon
- Régis RoyerAlec, Jockey
- Étienne BartholomeusBalsan Butler
- Yan DuffasMaurice de Nexon
- Fabien BéharShop Boss
- Roch LeiboviciJean, Groom
- Jean-Yves ChatelaisBellowing Director
- Pierre DiotActor in the Theater
Details
- Released
- 22 April 2009
- Original title
- Coco avant Chanel
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Anne Fontaine, Camille Fontaine
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What Coco Before Chanel is based on
Coco Before Chanel is adapted from a novel.
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Coco Before Chanel: quick answers
Is Coco Before Chanel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,059 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Coco Before Chanel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Coco Before Chanel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Coco Before Chanel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Coco Before Chanel is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Coco Before Chanel on?
Coco Before Chanel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Coco Before Chanel?
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Who directed Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel (2009) was directed by Anne Fontaine and stars Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola.
What is Coco Before Chanel based on?
Coco Before Chanel is adapted from a novel.