Masculin Féminin (1966)
Kernel Score: 80% · 414 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1966-03-22
Runtime: 105 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. He moves in with aspiring pop singer Madeleine. Paul, however, is disillusioned by the growing commercialism in society, while Madeleine just wants to be successful. The story is told in a series of 15 unrelated vignettes.
Masculin Féminin parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Masculin Feminin explores youth relationships, politics, and includes a suicide and murder.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a suicide and a murder among its vignettes of 1960s youth life.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Explores casual sexual relationships and a love triangle typical of French New Wave films.
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
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Paul
- Chantal Goya as Madeleine Zimmer
- Marlène Jobert as Élisabeth Choquet
- Michel Debord as Robert Packard
- Catherine-Isabelle Duport as Catherine-Isabelle
- Evabritt Strandberg as She (Woman in the Film)
- Birger Malmsten as He (Man in the Film)
- Yves Afonso as Man Who Kills Himself (uncredited)
- Henri Attal as The Other Porn Book Reader (uncredited)
- Mickey Baker as Record Producer (uncredited)
Masculin Féminin FAQ
Is Masculin Féminin good?
Masculin Féminin has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 414 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Masculin Féminin?
In the US you can stream Masculin Féminin on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Masculin Féminin OK for kids?
Masculin Féminin is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Masculin Feminin explores youth relationships, politics, and includes a suicide and murder.
What movies are like Masculin Féminin?
If you liked Masculin Féminin, try Love Songs, The Dreamers, Heartbeats and Jules and Jim.