Movie

It Only Happens to Others

“The motion picture that must end...to begin.”

★ 5.2(12)19711h 30m

It Only Happens to Others isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch It Only Happens to Others

🇨🇦 Canada

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Canada right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Nadine Trintignant
Release date: 1971-10-08
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Marianne Productions

About It Only Happens to Others

It Only Happens to Others is a 1971 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nadine Trintignant, starring Catherine Deneuve, Marcello Mastroianni and Serge Marquand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Only Happens to Others in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Catherine and Marcello are secluded in their house, living under the candlelight. Unable to accept the injustice behind the loss of their nine-month-old baby, they face a slow but definite self-destruction.

Cast

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine

Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello

Serge Marquand

Le frère de Catherine

Danièle Lebrun

Sophie

Dominique Labourier

Marguerite

Catherine Allégret

La mère dans le parc

Marc Eyraud

Rosa Chiara Magrini

La soeur de Marcello

Benoît Ferreux

La petite fille

Marie Trintignant

Édouard Niermans

Le jeune homme

Michel Gudin

Themes & keywords

love for wifedead baby

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Only Happens to Others in Canada?+

It Only Happens to Others is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It Only Happens to Others on Netflix?+

It Only Happens to Others is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is It Only Happens to Others?+

It Only Happens to Others has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in It Only Happens to Others?+

It Only Happens to Others stars Catherine Deneuve, Marcello Mastroianni, Serge Marquand, Danièle Lebrun and Dominique Labourier.

When did It Only Happens to Others come out?+

It Only Happens to Others is a 1971 movie directed by Nadine Trintignant.

What genre is It Only Happens to Others?+

It Only Happens to Others is Drama film.

Who directed It Only Happens to Others?+

It Only Happens to Others was directed by Nadine Trintignant.

User reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to review It Only Happens to Others.

1945 · Movie

Keep exploring

More Drama movies All movies in Canada Browse by streaming service