Pierrot le Fou (1965)
Kernel Score: 82% · 922 ratings
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
Released: 1965-11-05
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch Pierrot le Fou
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.
Pierrot le Fou parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Pierrot le Fou is an unrated French New Wave crime drama following fugitive lovers on the run, with violence and moral ambiguity.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes bombing, hit-men pursuing the protagonists, and other crime-related violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, 'Pierrot'
- Anna Karina as Marianne Renoir
- Graziella Galvani as Maria, Ferdinand's Wife
- Aicha Abadir as Aicha Abadir (uncredited)
- Henri Attal as The First Pumpman (uncredited)
- Pascal Aubier as The Second Brother (uncredited)
- Maurice Auzel as The Third Pumpman (uncredited)
- Raymond Devos as The Man from the Port (uncredited)
- Roger Dutoit as The Gangster (uncredited)
- Samuel Fuller as Samuel Fuller (uncredited)
Pierrot le Fou FAQ
Is Pierrot le Fou good?
Pierrot le Fou has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 922 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pierrot le Fou?
In the US you can stream Pierrot le Fou on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Pierrot le Fou OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Pierrot le Fou is an unrated French New Wave crime drama following fugitive lovers on the run, with violence and moral ambiguity.
What movies are like Pierrot le Fou?
If you liked Pierrot le Fou, try Casque d'Or, On the Waterfront, The Things of Life and Mauvais Sang.