A Simple Story
1978, French. Directed by Claude Sautet.
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A middle-aged woman leaves her partner and drifts back to her ex-husband, while the lives of her middle class friends intersect with her own.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Simple Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1978.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1978
- Original title
- Une Histoire Simple
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie
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A Simple Story: quick answers
Is A Simple Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Simple Story?
A Simple Story runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Simple Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Simple Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Simple Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Simple Story yet.
Which OTT platform is A Simple Story on?
A Simple Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Simple Story?
If you liked A Simple Story, try Cesar and Rosalie, Not Easily Broken, The Magic of Ordinary Days.
Who directed A Simple Story?
A Simple Story (1978) was directed by Claude Sautet and stars Romy Schneider, Bruno Cremer, Claude Brasseur.