Movie

The Gates of Paris

★ 6.6(36)19571h 36m

The Gates of Paris is available to rent or buy on VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: René Clair
Release date: 1957-09-27
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About The Gates of Paris

The Gates of Paris is a 1957 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by René Clair, starring Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens and Henri Vidal. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gates of Paris in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Juju, a drunken oaf who feels the need of being important to someone---anyone---and his friend The Artist are forced at gunpoint to house a fugitive, Pierre Barbier, in Juju's broken-down home. The urge for being needed is such in Juju that he gives up drinking and takes care of Pierre. But one day Juju finds out that Pierre has been making love to his girl Maria...

Cast

Pierre Brasseur

Juju

Georges Brassens

The Artist

Henri Vidal

Pierre Barbier

Dany Carrel

Maria

Raymond Bussières

Alphonse, the Bistro, Maria's Father

Gabrielle Fontan

Mme Sabatier, Juju and Nénette's Mother

Philippe de Chérisey

Paulo, a Regular at the Bistro

Annette Poivre

Nénette

Alain Bouvette

Paulo's Boyfriend

Gérard Buhr

An Inspector

Alice Tissot

The Concierge

Georges Aminel

(uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gates of Paris in France?+

In France, The Gates of Paris is available to rent or buy on VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gates of Paris on Netflix?+

The Gates of Paris is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Gates of Paris?+

The Gates of Paris has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Gates of Paris?+

The Gates of Paris stars Pierre Brasseur, Georges Brassens, Henri Vidal, Dany Carrel and Raymond Bussières.

When did The Gates of Paris come out?+

The Gates of Paris is a 1957 movie directed by René Clair.

What genre is The Gates of Paris?+

The Gates of Paris is Drama, Comedy, Romance and Crime film.

Who directed The Gates of Paris?+

The Gates of Paris was directed by René Clair.