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The Suitor

6.519621h 24mMovieComedyRomance

Absent-minded yet cultured, Pierre answers his parents demands to wed by ignoring both astronomy and the housemaid, instead falling head-over-heels for rich damsels.

DirectorPierre Étaix
WritersPierre Étaix·Jean-Claude Carrière
ProducerPaul Claudon

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pierre Étaix

FAFrance Arnel
France Arnel
Stella
LL
Laurence Lignières
Laurence
CM
Claude Massot
Father
PÉPierre Étaix
Pierre Étaix
Pierre
DPDenise Péronne
Denise Péronne
Pierre's Mother
KV
Karin Vesely
Ilka, the Swedish Au-pair
RBRobert Blome
Robert Blome
PMPierre Maguelon
Pierre Maguelon
Olympia's Stage Manager
DC
Dominique Clément
DD
Dora Diana
BDBernard Dumaine
Bernard Dumaine
AE
Armelle Engel

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The Suitor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Suitor?

The Suitor is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Suitor on Netflix?

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

Is The Suitor on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Suitor for free?

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