Stolen Kisses (1968)
Kernel Score: 81% · 456 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1968-09-04
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Stolen Kisses
- 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
The third in a series of films featuring François Truffaut's alter-ego, Antoine Doinel, the story resumes with Antoine being discharged from military service. His sweetheart Christine's father lands Antoine a job as a security guard, which he promptly loses. Stumbling into a position assisting a private detective, Antoine falls for his employers' seductive wife, Fabienne, and finds that he must choose between the older woman and Christine.
Stolen Kisses parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Stolen Kisses is an R-rated French comedy-drama following a young man's romantic entanglements including an affair with an older married woman.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — R-rated content involving adultery, a secret love affair, and a storyline set partly around a brothel.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel
- Claude Jade as Christine Darbon
- Delphine Seyrig as Fabienne Tabard
- Michael Lonsdale as Georges Tabard
- Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon
- Claire Duhamel as Madame Darbon
- Harry-Max as Monsieur Henri
- André Falcon as Monsieur Blady
- Catherine Lutz as Catherine
- Martine Ferrière as Head Saleswoman of the Shoe Store
Stolen Kisses FAQ
Is Stolen Kisses good?
Stolen Kisses has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 456 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stolen Kisses?
In the US you can stream Stolen Kisses on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stolen Kisses OK for kids?
Stolen Kisses is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Stolen Kisses is an R-rated French comedy-drama following a young man's romantic entanglements including an affair with an older married woman.
What movies are like Stolen Kisses?
If you liked Stolen Kisses, try The Dreamers, The Woman Next Door, Antoine and Colette and Bed and Board.