Boudu Saved from Drowning (1932)
Boudu sauvé des eaux
Overview
Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.
Where to watch Boudu Saved from Drowning
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, Pathé Home +4 | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, Pathé Home +4 |
| Italy | — | CHILI | CHILI |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, FOD | Amazon Video |
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What is Boudu Saved from Drowning about?
Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie. Boudu Saved from Drowning is a Comedy movie, released on 1932-11-11, runtime 84 minutes.
Is Boudu Saved from Drowning worth watching?
TMDB users rate Boudu Saved from Drowning 6.9 out of 10 from 159 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Boudu Saved from Drowning?
In the United States, Boudu Saved from Drowning streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean Renoir
Cast
- Michel Simon as Priape Boudu
- Marcelle Hainia as Emma Lestingois
- Sévérine Lerczinska as Chloë Anne Marie, la Bonne
- Charles Granval as Édouard Lestingois
- Jean Gehret as Vigour
- Max Dalban as Godin
- Jean Dasté as L'Étudiant
- Geneviève Cadix as la petite fille
- Jacques Becker as Le Poète (uncredited)
- Georges D'Arnoux as Un Invité à la Noce (uncredited)
- Régine Lutèce as la jeune femme au chien perdu
- Jane Pierson as Rose, la Voisine (uncredited)
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