Pierrot le Fou
1965, French. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
You've met the tame Godard, the love Godard, the think Godard, ...now meet the wild Godard!
Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoFerdinand Griffon, 'Pierrot'
- Anna KarinaMarianne Renoir
- Graziella GalvaniMaria, Ferdinand's Wife
- Aicha AbadirAicha Abadir (uncredited)
- Henri AttalThe First Pumpman (uncredited)
- Pascal AubierThe Second Brother (uncredited)
- Maurice AuzelThe Third Pumpman (uncredited)
- Raymond DevosThe Man from the Port (uncredited)
- Roger DutoitThe Gangster (uncredited)
- Samuel FullerSamuel Fuller (uncredited)
- Pierre HaninThe Third Brother (uncredited)
- Jimmy KaroubiThe Dwarf (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1965
- Original title
- Pierrot le fou
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Rémo Forlani, Jean-Luc Godard
- Budget
- $300K
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What Pierrot le Fou is based on
Pierrot le Fou is based on Obsession (1962) by Lionel White, published by Dutton.
1962
Obsession
By Lionel White
Published by Dutton
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Pierrot le Fou: quick answers
Is Pierrot le Fou worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 981 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pierrot le Fou?
Pierrot le Fou runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Pierrot le Fou have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Pierrot le Fou on?
Pierrot le Fou isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pierrot le Fou?
If you liked Pierrot le Fou, try Casque d'Or, Killer Heat, Mauvais Sang.
Who directed Pierrot le Fou?
Pierrot le Fou (1965) was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Anna Karina, Graziella Galvani.
What is Pierrot le Fou based on?
Pierrot le Fou is based on Obsession (1962) by Lionel White, published by Dutton.