Cast: Jean Rochefort

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jean Rochefort. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Phantom of Liberty

1974 · Movie · 104 min. · France

Direction Luis Buñuel

Cast Michel Piccoli · Jean Rochefort · Michael Lonsdale · Monica Vitti

Synopsis The Phantom of Liberty (1974) is a cinematic journey into the surreal, crafted by the master of the genre, Luis Buñuel. This film is a collection of loosely connected vignettes, each more bizarre than the last. One of the most...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

Direction Guillaume Canet

Cast François Cluzet · André Dussollier · Marie-Josée Croze · Kristin Scott Thomas

Synopsis Tell No One (Ne le dis à personne) (2006) follows the gripping tale of Dr. Alexandre Beck, a pediatrician haunted by the brutal murder of his wife, Margot, eight years prior. Despite being the primary suspect at the time, Alex...

7.0

11K votes

7.0

11K votes

7.0

22 votes

The Hairdresser's Husband

1990 · Movie · 80 min. · France

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Jean Rochefort · Anna Galiena · Roland Bertin · Maurice Chevit

Synopsis The Hairdresser's Husband (1990) follows the journey of Antoine, a young boy who develops an infatuation with the local hairdresser, leading him to frequent the salon for haircuts. This behavior causes friction with his parents. As Antoine matures, his fascination...

6.9

8K votes

6.9

8K votes

Direction Josée Dayan

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Ornella Muti · Jean Rochefort · Pierre Arditi

Synopsis The Count of Monte Cristo (TV Miniseries) (1998) is a gripping television adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' timeless novel. The story revolves around Edmond Dantes, a man who is unjustly accused and imprisoned in the infamous Chateau d'If due to the...

6.9

10K votes

6.9

10K votes

Direction Keith Fulton · Louis Pepe

Cast Terry Gilliam · Jean Rochefort · Johnny Depp · Vanessa Paradis

Synopsis Lost in La Mancha (2002) offers a unique perspective in the documentary genre by chronicling the behind-the-scenes struggles of a film that ultimately never saw the light of day. Unlike typical promotional documentaries, this film delves into the harsh realities...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

Speaking of Bunuel

1999 · Documentary · 90 min. · Spain

Direction José Luis López-Linares · Javier Rioyo

Cast Luis Buñuel · Eduardo Ducay · José Bello · Carlos Saura

Synopsis Speaking of Bunuel (1999) delves into the enigmatic life and career of the legendary surrealist filmmaker Luis Bunuel, renowned for his iconic films such as "Un Chien Andalou," "The Exterminating Angel," and "That Obscure Object of Desire." The documentary, helmed...

6.8

657 votes

6.8

657 votes

Direction Samuel Benchetrit

Cast Anna Mouglalis · Édouard Baer · Jean Rochefort · Jean-Pierre Kalfon

Synopsis I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2007) is a comedic exploration of existential themes, divided into four distinct segments. Each vignette follows a different aspiring criminal as they attempt to elevate their status through illicit activities. However, their journeys...

6.8

196 votes

6.8

196 votes

Man on the Train

2002 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Jean Rochefort · Johnny Hallyday · Jean-François Stévenin · Charlie Nelson

Synopsis Man on the Train (2002) follows the unexpected encounter between a dedicated teacher and a hardened gangster in a quiet, small-town pharmacy. As an unusual bond forms between these two contrasting individuals, each begins to covet the other's life. By...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

Tandem

1987 · Movie · 87 min. · France

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Gérard Jugnot · Jean Rochefort · Sylvie Granotier · Julie Jézéquel

Synopsis Tandem (1987) follows the journey of Michel Mortez, a renowned radio game show host who travels across France to host the program he invented decades ago. Despite his fame among the general public, Mortez harbors a hidden side that only...

6.8

40 votes

6.8

40 votes

Ridicule

1996 · Movie · 102 min. · France

Direction Patrice Leconte

Cast Charles Berling · Fanny Ardant · Jean Rochefort · Judith Godrèche

Synopsis Ridicule (1996) is set in the extravagant and powdered-wig era of Louis XVI's France, where a naive aristocrat quickly learns that thriving in the royal court requires not just intelligence, but also a sharp wit and a cutting tongue.

6.7

830 votes

6.7

830 votes

Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

1966 · Movie · 102 min. · France

Direction William Klein

Cast Dorothy McGowan · Jean Rochefort · Sami Frey · Grayson Hall

Synopsis Who Are You, Polly Maggoo? (1966) presents a biting critique of the fashion world, focusing on Polly Maggoo, a young Brooklyn-born model navigating the glamorous yet superficial Parisian fashion scene. Polly's life is under the microscope of Ms. Maxwell, a...

6.7

159 votes

6.7

159 votes

6.6

477 votes

Let Joy Reign Supreme

1975 · Movie · 120 min. · France

Direction Bertrand Tavernier

Cast Philippe Noiret · Jean Rochefort · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Christine Pascal

Synopsis Let Joy Reign Supreme (1975) is set in France during 1719, four years after the death of Louis XIV. Philippe d'Orléans, a liberal and libertine figure, serves as the regent. His trusted advisor, Dubois, a priest known for his atheistic...

6.6

118 votes

6.6

118 votes

6.6

50 votes

The Closet

2001 · Movie · 84 min. · France

Direction Francis Veber

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Gérard Depardieu · Thierry Lhermitte · Michèle Laroque

Synopsis The Closet (2001) follows François Pignon, an unassuming accountant at a rubber factory, who is on the verge of losing his job. His innovative neighbor devises a plan to save his employment by circulating a rumor that François is gay,...

6.5

8K votes

6.5

8K votes

Innocents with Dirty Hands

1975 · Movie · 109 min. · France

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Romy Schneider · Rod Steiger · François Maistre · Paolo Giusti

Synopsis Innocents with Dirty Hands (1975) unfolds in the picturesque setting of Saint Tropez, France, where Julie Wormser and her paramour, writer Jeff Marle, devise a scheme to eliminate Julie's affluent but troubled husband, Louis. Louis, plagued by impotence and excessive...

6.4

481 votes

6.4

481 votes

Angélique

1964 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Bernard Borderie

Cast Michèle Mercier · Robert Hossein · Jean Rochefort · Claude Giraud

Synopsis Angélique (1964) follows the tale of a spirited and beautiful young woman who finds herself at the center of a complex political assassination scheme. As she navigates the intricacies of her newfound predicament, she is unexpectedly promised to a mysterious...

6.3

38 votes

6.3

38 votes

I'm the King of the Castle

1988 · Movie · 88 min. · France

Direction Régis Wargnier

Cast Jean Rochefort · Dominique Blanc · Régis Arpin · David Béhar

Synopsis I'm the King of the Castle (1988) follows the story of Thomas, a 12-year-old boy who resides in a grand mansion nestled within the woods of France, the son of a wealthy millionaire. Following the passing of his mother, his...

6.2

99 votes

6.2

99 votes

6.2

25 votes