That Obscure Object of Desire
1977, French. Directed by Luis Buñuel.
Luis Buñuel's masterpiece
After dumping a bucket of water on a beautiful young woman from the window of a train car, wealthy Frenchman Mathieu, regales his fellow passengers with the story of the dysfunctional relationship between himself and the young woman in question, a fiery 19-year-old flamenco dancer named Conchita. What follows is a tale of cruelty, depravity and lies -- the very building blocks of love.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Luis BuñuelDirector
- Fernando ReyMathieu Faber
- Carole BouquetConchita
- Ángela MolinaConchita
- Julien BertheauÉdouard
- André WeberMartin
- Milena VukotićMother on the Train
- María AsquerinoEncarnación, Conchita's Mother
- Ellen BahlManolita
- Valerie BlancoIsabelle
- Auguste CarrièreWoman who Mending at the Window
- Jacques DebaryJudge on the Train
- Antonio DuqueDriver
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1977
- Original title
- Cet obscur objet du désir
- Country
- France, Spain
- Written by
- Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Louÿs
- Box office
- $2.9K
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What That Obscure Object of Desire is based on
That Obscure Object of Desire is based on The Woman and the Puppet (1898) by Pierre Louÿs.
1898
The Woman and the Puppet
By Pierre Louÿs
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That Obscure Object of Desire: quick answers
Is That Obscure Object of Desire worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 473 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is That Obscure Object of Desire?
That Obscure Object of Desire runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does That Obscure Object of Desire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for That Obscure Object of Desire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
That Obscure Object of Desire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
That Obscure Object of Desire is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is That Obscure Object of Desire on?
That Obscure Object of Desire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like That Obscure Object of Desire?
If you liked That Obscure Object of Desire, try Waiting for Bojangles, Love & Sex, Stolen Kisses.
Who directed That Obscure Object of Desire?
That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) was directed by Luis Buñuel and stars Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet, Ángela Molina.
What is That Obscure Object of Desire based on?
That Obscure Object of Desire is based on The Woman and the Puppet (1898) by Pierre Louÿs.