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French Cancan

7.219551h 42mMovieComedyDramaRomance

Nineteenth-century Paris comes vibrantly alive in Jean Renoir’s exhilarating tale of the opening of the world-renowned Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin plays the wily impresario Danglard, who makes the cancan all the rage while juggling the love…

DirectorJean Renoir
WriterJean Renoir
ProducerLouis Wipf

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Jean Renoir

JGJean Gabin
Jean Gabin
Henri Danglard
FAFrançoise Arnoul
Françoise Arnoul
Nini
MFMaría Félix
María Félix
Lola
AAAnna Amendola
Anna Amendola
Esther Georges
JCJean-Roger Caussimon
Jean-Roger Caussimon
Baron Walter
DDDora Doll
Dora Doll
La Génisse
GEGiani Esposito
Giani Esposito
Prince Alexandre
GGGaston Gabaroche
Gaston Gabaroche
Oscar
JJJacques Jouanneau
Jacques Jouanneau
Bidon
JPJean Parédès
Jean Parédès
Coudrier
FPFranco Pastorino
Franco Pastorino
Paulo
MPMichèle Philippe
Michèle Philippe
Eleonore

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French Cancan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams French Cancan?

French Cancan is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is French Cancan on Netflix?

No, French Cancan is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is French Cancan on Amazon Prime Video?

No, French Cancan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch French Cancan for free?

French Cancan is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.