Three Lives and Only One Death
1996, French. Directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Four intertwining stories of bizarre occurrences in Paris featuring a man who was stolen away by fairies, a professor who becomes a tramp, the lovers who inherit a chateau – and the last tale that connects all that has gone before.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Raúl RuizDirector
- Marcello MastroianniMateo Strano / Georges Vickers / Butler / Luc Allamand
- Anna GalienaMaria Gabri - Colosso "Tania la Corse"
- Marisa ParedesMaria
- Chiara MastroianniCecile
- Arielle DombasleHelene
- Jean-Yves GautierMario
- Melvil PoupaudMartin
- Féodor AtkineAndré
- Jacques PieillerTania's Husband
- Pierre BellemareRadio Narrator
- SmaïnLuca
- Lou CastelBum #1
Details
- Released
- 15 May 1996
- Original title
- Trois vies et une seule mort
- Country
- France, Portugal
- Written by
- Pascal Bonitzer, Raúl Ruiz
- Budget
- $500K
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Three Lives and Only One Death: quick answers
Is Three Lives and Only One Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Three Lives and Only One Death?
Three Lives and Only One Death runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Three Lives and Only One Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Three Lives and Only One Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Three Lives and Only One Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Three Lives and Only One Death yet.
Which OTT platform is Three Lives and Only One Death on?
Three Lives and Only One Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three Lives and Only One Death?
If you liked Three Lives and Only One Death, try Shadow of the Thin Man, The Thursday Murder Club, Psych 3: This Is Gus.
Who directed Three Lives and Only One Death?
Three Lives and Only One Death (1996) was directed by Raúl Ruiz and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Galiena, Marisa Paredes.