The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
1964, French. Directed by Jacques Demy.
A film for all the young lovers of the world.
This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques DemyDirector
- Catherine DeneuveGeneviève Emery
- Nino CastelnuovoGuy Foucher
- Anne VernonMadame Emery
- Mireille PerreyTante Élise
- Marc MichelRoland Cassard
- Ellen FarnerMadeleine
- Jean ChampionAubin
- Jean-Pierre DoratJean
- Harald WolffMonsieur Dubourg
- Pierre CadenBernard
- Bernard FradetGas Station Apprentice
- Michel BenoistUmbrella Buyer
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1964
- Original title
- Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Jacques Demy
- Budget
- $200K
- Box office
- $7.6M
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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg: quick answers
Is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 923 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Umbrellas of Cherbourg have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg on?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
If you liked The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, try Not Easily Broken, Cyrano, Two English Girls.
Who directed The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was directed by Jacques Demy and stars Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon.