Movie

The Watchmaker of St. Paul

★ 6.9(119)19741h 45m

The Watchmaker of St. Paul is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Release date: 1974-01-16
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Lira Films

About The Watchmaker of St. Paul

The Watchmaker of St. Paul is a 1974 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, starring Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort and Jacques Denis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Michel Descombes is a watchmaker who lives in Lyon with his teenage son Bernard. When the police visit and inform him that Bernard has killed a man and is on the run with a girl, Michel realises that he knew far less about his son than he thought.

Cast

Philippe Noiret

Michel Descombes

Jean Rochefort

Commissioner Guilboud

Jacques Denis

Antoine, friend of Michel

Yves Afonso

Inspector Bricard

Julien Bertheau

Edouard, friend of Michel

Jacques Hilling

Costes, journalist

Clotilde Joano

Janine Boitard, journalist

Andrée Tainsy

Madeleine Fourmet

William Sabatier

Lawyer

Cécile Vassort

Martine, workwoman

Sylvain Rougerie

Bernard Descombes, Michel's son

Christine Pascal

Liliane Torrini, companion of Bernard

Themes & keywords

paris, franceparent child relationshipkommissar geigerwatchmakermurder huntlyon france

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Watchmaker of St. Paul in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Watchmaker of St. Paul is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Watchmaker of St. Paul on Netflix?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Watchmaker of St. Paul?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Watchmaker of St. Paul?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul stars Philippe Noiret, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Denis, Yves Afonso and Julien Bertheau.

When did The Watchmaker of St. Paul come out?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul is a 1974 movie directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

What genre is The Watchmaker of St. Paul?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul is Thriller, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Watchmaker of St. Paul?+

The Watchmaker of St. Paul was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.