The Discreet
1990, French. Directed by Christian Vincent.
There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Discreet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1990.
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Cast & crew
- Christian VincentDirector
- Fabrice LuchiniAntoine
- Judith HenryCatherine
- Maurice GarrelJean
- Marie BunelSolange
- François ToumarkineManu
- Brice BeaugierL'ami de Solange
- Yvette PetitLa boulangère
- Nicole FélixMonique
- Olivier AchardClient
- Serge RiaboukineLe garçon de café
- Katia PopovaLa jeune fille du café
- Amy LaviètesEwa
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1990
- Original title
- La Discrète
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Christian Vincent, Jean-Pierre Ronssin
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The Discreet: quick answers
Is The Discreet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Discreet?
The Discreet runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Discreet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Discreet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Discreet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Discreet yet.
Which OTT platform is The Discreet on?
The Discreet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1990. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Discreet?
If you liked The Discreet, try Blind, See You Soon, Gabriel's Inferno.
Who directed The Discreet?
The Discreet (1990) was directed by Christian Vincent and stars Fabrice Luchini, Judith Henry, Maurice Garrel.