The Diary of an Innocent Boy
1968, French. Directed by Michel Deville.
"Benjamin" Keeps up with the Jones boy!
Set in 18th century France, a naive 17-year-old orphan named Benjamin is taken in by his wealthy aunt, the Countess de Valandry. There, he is seduced by a variety of women, including a few flirtatious maidservants and neighboring countesses who all want to be Benjamin's "first".
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NC-17
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Cast & crew
- Michel DevilleDirector
- Catherine DeneuveAnne de Clécy
- Michel PiccoliCount Philippe
- Michèle MorganComtesse Gabrielle de Valandry
- Pierre ClémentiBenjamin
- Francine BergéMarion
- Anna GaëlCélestine
- Catherine RouvelVictorine
- Tania TorrensMme De Chartres
- Odile VersoisLa conseillère
- Simone BachMme La Tour
- Angelo BardiBasile
- Sacha BriquetCelestin
Details
- Released
- 12 January 1968
- Original title
- Benjamin ou les mémoires d'un puceau
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Nina Companéez, Michel Deville
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The Diary of an Innocent Boy runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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The Diary of an Innocent Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Diary of an Innocent Boy on?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 January 1968. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
If you liked The Diary of an Innocent Boy, try Picnic on the Grass, Tromeo & Juliet, 40 Dates and 40 Nights.
Who directed The Diary of an Innocent Boy?
The Diary of an Innocent Boy (1968) was directed by Michel Deville and stars Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Michèle Morgan.