Movie

Coco Before Chanel

“Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…”

★ 6.9(1,033)20091h 50m

Coco Before Chanel is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Anne Fontaine
Release date: 2009-04-22
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Haut et Court

Coco Before Chanel — trailer

About Coco Before Chanel

Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Anne Fontaine, starring Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde and Alessandro Nivola. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,033 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Coco Before Chanel in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.

Cast

Audrey Tautou

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel

Benoît Poelvoorde

Étienne Balsan

Alessandro Nivola

Arthur 'Boy' Capel

Marie Gillain

Adrienne Chanel

Emmanuelle Devos

Émilienne d'Alençon

Régis Royer

Alec, Jockey

Étienne Bartholomeus

Balsan Butler

Yan Duffas

Maurice de Nexon

Fabien Béhar

Shop Boss

Roch Leibovici

Jean, Groom

Jean-Yves Chatelais

Bellowing Director

Pierre Diot

Actor in the Theater

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbased on true storyfashion designerwealthperiod dramasocial statuswoman director1900sbelle epoque1890s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Coco Before Chanel in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Coco Before Chanel on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Coco Before Chanel on Netflix?+

Coco Before Chanel is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is Coco Before Chanel?+

Coco Before Chanel has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Coco Before Chanel?+

Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Marie Gillain and Emmanuelle Devos.

When did Coco Before Chanel come out?+

Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 movie directed by Anne Fontaine.

What genre is Coco Before Chanel?+

Coco Before Chanel is Drama and History film.

Who directed Coco Before Chanel?+

Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine.