The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
Kernel Score: 84% · 893 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1972-09-15
Runtime: 101 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In Luis Buñuel’s deliciously satiric masterpiece, an upper-class sextet sits down to dinner but never eats, their attempts continually thwarted by a vaudevillian mixture of events both actual and imagined.
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a surreal satirical comedy following upper-class characters through dreamlike, repeatedly interrupted dinner plans.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Depicts drug trafficking and drinking among upper-class characters as part of its satire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Fernando Rey as Don Rafael
- Delphine Seyrig as Simone Thévenot
- Paul Frankeur as François Thévenot
- Stéphane Audran as Alice Sénéchal
- Bulle Ogier as Florence
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Henri Sénéchal
- Julien Bertheau as Monsignor Dufour
- Claude Piéplu as Colonel
- Michel Piccoli as Interior Minister
- François Maistre as Inspector Delecluze
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie FAQ
Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie good?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 893 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie OK for kids?
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie is a surreal satirical comedy following upper-class characters through dreamlike, repeatedly interrupted dinner plans.
What movies are like The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie?
If you liked The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, try Family Resemblances, The Visitors, The Addams Family and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.