Claire's Knee (1970)
Kernel Score: 82% · 288 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1970-12-11
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Claire's Knee
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.
Claire's Knee parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Claire's Knee is a French arthouse drama centered on a middle-aged man's obsessive attraction to a teenage girl.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Central plot concerns an engaged man's sexual fixation on a teenage girl's knee, with suggestive dialogue throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean-Claude Brialy as Jérôme
- Aurora Cornu as Aurora, the novelist
- Béatrice Romand as Laura
- Laurence de Monaghan as Claire
- Michèle Montel as Madame Walter
- Gérard Falconetti as Gilles
- Fabrice Luchini as Vincent
- Sandra Franchina
Claire's Knee FAQ
Is Claire's Knee good?
Claire's Knee has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 288 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Claire's Knee?
In the US you can stream Claire's Knee on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Claire's Knee OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Claire's Knee is a French arthouse drama centered on a middle-aged man's obsessive attraction to a teenage girl.
What movies are like Claire's Knee?
If you liked Claire's Knee, try Lolita, Winter Spring Summer or Fall, Blue Is the Warmest Color and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.