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Fool’s Mate (1956) poster
Movie

Fool’s Mate

6.5(31)195628m
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Fool’s Mate is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Fool’s Mate

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director
Jacques Rivette
Release date
1956-11-01
Runtime
28m
Language
French
Status
Released
Country
France
Studio
Les Films de la Pléiade

About Fool’s Mate

Fool’s Mate is a 1956 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jacques Rivette, starring Virginie Vitry, Anne Doat and Jean-Claude Brialy. It has a runtime of 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fool’s Mate in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean. Claire meets her lover, Claude, at his apartment, where he gifts her a fur coat. Now Claire needs to figure out how to return home with this expensive gift without the affair being found out.

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Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fool’s Mate in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Fool’s Mate on Criterion Channel.

Is Fool’s Mate on Netflix?+

Fool’s Mate is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Fool’s Mate?+

Fool’s Mate has a runtime of 28 minutes (28 minutes).

Who stars in Fool’s Mate?+

Fool’s Mate stars Virginie Vitry, Anne Doat, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and François Truffaut.

When did Fool’s Mate come out?+

Fool’s Mate is a 1956 movie directed by Jacques Rivette.

What genre is Fool’s Mate?+

Fool’s Mate is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Fool’s Mate?+

Fool’s Mate was directed by Jacques Rivette.

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