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L'Assommoir

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Everyman Coupeau's attempts to stop drinking are routinely thwarted by the wicked and vengeful Virginie. Based on Zola's novel, Capellani's film is about the free fall of a group of working-class French folk into degradation and tragedy…

DirectorAlbert Capellani
WritersMichel Carré·Albert Capellani
ProducerPierre Decourcelle

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Cast · Directed by Albert Capellani

AAAlexandre Arquillière
Alexandre Arquillière
Coupeau
JGJacques Grétillat
Jacques Grétillat
Lantier
JVJacques Varennes
Jacques Varennes
GRGabrielle Réjane
Gabrielle Réjane
ENEugénie Nau
Eugénie Nau
Gervaise
A
Antoine
HGHenri Gouget
Henri Gouget
CFCatherine Fonteney
Catherine Fonteney
Virginie
M
Mansuelle
Mes-Bottes
B
Bazin
Bec-Salé
LCLucien Callamand
Lucien Callamand
Bibi
IPIrma Perrot
Irma Perrot
Madame Boche

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L'Assommoir — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams L'Assommoir?

L'Assommoir isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is L'Assommoir on Netflix?

No, L'Assommoir is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is L'Assommoir on Amazon Prime Video?

No, L'Assommoir isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch L'Assommoir for free?

L'Assommoir isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for L'Assommoir?

L'Assommoir hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 8, 1909. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.