Skip to content
Simple Passion (2021) poster

Simple Passion

2021, French. Directed by Danielle Arbid.

A man and a woman are brought together by chance for several months. He is younger than she is, married, Russian, officially a diplomat stationed in Paris. She is a beautiful teacher and researcher, with her feet firmly on the ground. The film follows the evolution of their love, from the beginning to end.

Watch TrailerWhere to Watch
Runtime
1h 39m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
Check local

Start now and it ends at ….

Snoozefest

Your time is worth more.

5.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.

Seen it? Give your verdict.

Saved privately on this device.

Where to watch Simple Passion

Simple Passion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 4 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
14 January 2021
Original title
Passion simple
Country
Belgium, France
Box office
$75K
based on novel or bookliterature professorlove affairsingle mother

Check ratings elsewhere

News & fan talk

What Simple Passion is based on

Simple Passion is based on Simple Passion, a 1992 novel by Annie Ernaux.

  • Novel · 1992

    Simple Passion

    By Annie Ernaux

Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.

If you liked Simple Passion

Simple Passion: quick answers

Is Simple Passion worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Simple Passion?

Simple Passion runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

Does Simple Passion have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Simple Passion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Simple Passion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Simple Passion yet.

Which OTT platform is Simple Passion on?

Simple Passion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)

What movies are like Simple Passion?

If you liked Simple Passion, try My King, Gervaise, Newness.

Who directed Simple Passion?

Simple Passion (2021) was directed by Danielle Arbid and stars Laetitia Dosch, Sergei Polunin, Lou-Teymour Thion.

What is Simple Passion based on?

Simple Passion is based on Simple Passion, a 1992 novel by Annie Ernaux.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page