The Story of Adèle H.
1975, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
What kind of woman would wait her whole life for one man...? And what kind of man would deny her...?
In the 19th century a mysterious woman named Adele H. crosses the ocean, from Europe to North America, to relentlessly pursue a handsome officer that denies her satisfaction.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Story of Adèle H.
The Story of Adèle H. is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Isabelle AdjaniAdèle Hugo
- Bruce RobinsonLt. Albert Pinson
- Sylvia MarriottMrs. Saunders
- Joseph BlatchleyMr. Whistler
- Ivry GitlisHypnotist
- Louise BourdetVictor Hugo's Servant
- Cecil De SausmarezMr. Lenoir
- Ruben DoreyMr. Saunders
- Clive GillinghamKeaton
- Roger MartinDoctor Murdock
- M. WhiteColonel White
- Madame LouiseMadame Baa
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1975
- Original title
- L'Histoire d'Adèle H.
- Country
- France
- Written by
- François Truffaut, Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Gruault
- Box office
- $763K
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What The Story of Adèle H. is based on
The Story of Adèle H. is based on The Diary of Adèle Hugo, a 1968 novel by Adèle Hugo.
Novel · 1968
The Diary of Adèle Hugo
By Adèle Hugo
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The Story of Adèle H.: quick answers
Is The Story of Adèle H. worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Story of Adèle H.?
The Story of Adèle H. runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Story of Adèle H. have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Story of Adèle H.. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Story of Adèle H. parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of Adèle H. is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Adèle H. on?
The Story of Adèle H. is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of Adèle H.?
If you liked The Story of Adèle H., try Curiosa, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Nightmare Alley.
Who directed The Story of Adèle H.?
The Story of Adèle H. (1975) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott.
What is The Story of Adèle H. based on?
The Story of Adèle H. is based on The Diary of Adèle Hugo, a 1968 novel by Adèle Hugo.