Irma la Douce (1963)
Kernel Score: 84% · 461 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1963-06-05
Runtime: 147 minutes
Where to watch Irma la Douce
- Stream: Prime Video, YouTube TV
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.
Irma la Douce parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Irma la Douce is a 1963 romantic comedy centered on a policeman who falls for a Parisian prostitute.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central plot involves prostitution and a red-light district setting, played for comedy without graphic explicitness.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Shirley MacLaine as Irma La Douce
- Jack Lemmon as Nestor Patou
- Lou Jacobi as Moustache
- Bruce Yarnell as Hippolyte
- Herschel Bernardi as Inspector Lefevre
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- Paul Dubov as Andre
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Irma la Douce FAQ
Is Irma la Douce good?
Irma la Douce has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 461 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Irma la Douce?
In the US you can stream Irma la Douce on Prime Video and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Irma la Douce OK for kids?
Irma la Douce is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Irma la Douce is a 1963 romantic comedy centered on a policeman who falls for a Parisian prostitute.
What movies are like Irma la Douce?
If you liked Irma la Douce, try Love in the Afternoon, Pretty Woman, To Catch a Thief and Victor/Victoria.