Claire's Knee
1970, French. Directed by Éric Rohmer.
On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, career diplomat Jérôme visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her, he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, Jérôme's fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Claire's Knee is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 11 December 1970
- Original title
- Le Genou de Claire
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Éric Rohmer
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Claire's Knee: quick answers
What should I watch before Claire's Knee?
Watch The Bakery Girl of Monceau (1963), Suzanne's Career (1963), La Collectionneuse (1967), and My Night at Maud's (1969) first.
What comes after Claire's Knee?
Next in the series: Love in the Afternoon (1972).
Is Claire's Knee worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Claire's Knee?
Claire's Knee runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Claire's Knee have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Claire's Knee. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Claire's Knee parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Claire's Knee yet.
Which OTT platform is Claire's Knee on?
Claire's Knee is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Claire's Knee?
If you liked Claire's Knee, try Fire with Fire, Racing with the Moon, An Affair of Love.
Who directed Claire's Knee?
Claire's Knee (1970) was directed by Éric Rohmer and stars Jean-Claude Brialy, Aurora Cornu, Béatrice Romand.