Movie

Clara and the Why Not

★ 5.5(43)19811h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Monnet
Release date: 1981-01-14
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Productions Marcel Dassault

About Clara and the Why Not

Clara and the Why Not is a 1981 movie in the Music, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Jacques Monnet, starring Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil and Josiane Balasko. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Clara and the Why Not in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1981, in Grenoble, Mickey, Bertrand, Frédéric, Charles, Louise, and Aimée—brought together by a shared desire to make music—are the members of a band called the “Why Notes.” During a wedding ceremony in a church where Charles is playing the harmonium for the occasion, Bertrand, who has come to join him, notices the groom interrupting the ceremony and running away. A few hours later, just as the band is about to leave for a concert in Paris at the high school they attended, Bertrand runs into Clara, who suggests they run away together and then disappears... Bertrand, completely captivated by Clara, leaves the band and sets off in search of her... in Paris.

Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Clara

Daniel Auteuil

Mickey

Josiane Balasko

Louise

Christophe Bourseiller

Frédérique

Christian Clavier

Charles

Thierry Lhermitte

Bertrand

Marianne Sergent

Aimée

Monique Chaumette

La mère de Louise

Roland Giraud

Paul

Frédérique Tirmont

Edith

Tatiana Vialle

Michel Pilorgé

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Clara and the Why Not in New Zealand?+

Clara and the Why Not is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Clara and the Why Not on Netflix?+

Clara and the Why Not is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Clara and the Why Not?+

Clara and the Why Not has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Clara and the Why Not?+

Clara and the Why Not stars Isabelle Adjani, Daniel Auteuil, Josiane Balasko, Christophe Bourseiller and Christian Clavier.

When did Clara and the Why Not come out?+

Clara and the Why Not is a 1981 movie directed by Jacques Monnet.

What genre is Clara and the Why Not?+

Clara and the Why Not is Music, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Clara and the Why Not?+

Clara and the Why Not was directed by Jacques Monnet.