Diary of a Chambermaid (1964)
Kernel Score: 79% · 220 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1964-03-04
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Diary of a Chambermaid
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Celestine has a new job as a chambermaid for the quirky M. Monteil, his wife and her father. When the father dies, Celestine decides to quit her job and leave, but when a young girl is raped and murdered, Celestine believes that the Monteils' groundskeeper, Joseph, is guilty, and stays on in order to prove it. She uses her sexuality and the promise of marriage to get Joseph to confess -- but things do not go as planned.
Diary of a Chambermaid parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Diary of a Chambermaid is a Bunuel drama dealing with rape, murder, sadism, and antisemitism in 1930s France.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes a rape and murder of a young girl plus themes of sadism and fascist violence.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Sexuality, seduction, and fetishism are central to the plot and character motivations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jeanne Moreau as Céléstine
- Georges Géret as Joseph
- Michel Piccoli as Monsieur Monteil
- Françoise Lugagne as Madame Monteil
- Jean Ozenne as Monsieur Rabour
- Daniel Ivernel as Captain Mauger
- Bernard Musson as Le sacristain
- Gilberte Géniat as Rose
- Jean-Claude Carrière as Le curé
- Muni as Marianne
Diary of a Chambermaid FAQ
Is Diary of a Chambermaid good?
Diary of a Chambermaid has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 220 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Diary of a Chambermaid?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Diary of a Chambermaid OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Diary of a Chambermaid is a Bunuel drama dealing with rape, murder, sadism, and antisemitism in 1930s France.
What movies are like Diary of a Chambermaid?
If you liked Diary of a Chambermaid, try Monsieur Batignole, All Three of Us, Three Colors: White and White Bird.