Parallel Tales (2026)
Histoires parallèles
Overview
In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all.
Where to watch Parallel Tales
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 |
| Poland | Polsat Box Go | Player, Amazon Video, Premiery Canal+, Rakuten TV +2 | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV, Pilot WP |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Parallel Tales in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Parallel Tales about?
In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all. Parallel Tales is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery movie, released on 2026-05-14, runtime 139 minutes.
Is Parallel Tales worth watching?
TMDB users rate Parallel Tales 5.7 out of 10 from 66 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Parallel Tales?
In Poland, Parallel Tales streams on Polsat Box Go and can be rented from Player and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Asghar Farhadi
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert as Sylvie
- Virginie Efira as Anna / Nita
- Vincent Cassel as Pierre / Nicolas
- Pierre Niney as Christophe / Théo
- Adam Bessa as Adam
- Catherine Deneuve as Céline
- India Hair as Laurence
- Véronique Ruggia Saura as Housekeeper
- Iris Bry as Sylvie's mother
- François Delaive as Sylvie's father
- Mathilde Ollivier as Bar girl
- Julie Fournier
Sources
Details and the 5.7/10 rating from Parallel Tales on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.