Movie

The Key Is in the Door

★ 4.7(13)19781h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Yves Boisset
Release date: 1978-12-13
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About The Key Is in the Door

The Key Is in the Door is a 1978 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Yves Boisset, starring Annie Girardot, Patrick Dewaere and Éléonore Klarwein. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Key Is in the Door in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Marie (Annie Girardot) teaches high school and has a 16-year-old daughter in her class. Divorced some years previously, she has some vague egalitarian notions about friendship with her students and leaves her door open to them. One of her protégés is found beaten up just outside her door, and an emergency physician comes by to treat her. When her daughter starts seeing someone she doesn't much like, and she begins having a brief affair (her first since the divorce) with the ER doctor, she begins to reconsider her policy.

Cast

Annie Girardot

Marie Arnault

Patrick Dewaere

Philippe

Éléonore Klarwein

Charlotte

Stéphane Jobert

Jérôme

Barbara Steele

Cathy

Philippe Taccini

Laurent

Themes & keywords

family dramamother daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Key Is in the Door in United Kingdom?+

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Is The Key Is in the Door on Netflix?+

The Key Is in the Door is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Key Is in the Door?+

The Key Is in the Door has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Key Is in the Door?+

The Key Is in the Door stars Annie Girardot, Patrick Dewaere, Éléonore Klarwein, Stéphane Jobert and Barbara Steele.

When did The Key Is in the Door come out?+

The Key Is in the Door is a 1978 movie directed by Yves Boisset.

What genre is The Key Is in the Door?+

The Key Is in the Door is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Key Is in the Door?+

The Key Is in the Door was directed by Yves Boisset.