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Violette

5.920132h 12mMovieDrama

Born out of wedlock early in the last century, Violette Leduc meets Simone de Beauvoir in postwar Saint-Germain-des-Près. An intense lifelong relationship develops between the two women authors, based on Violette's quest for freedom…

DirectorMartin Provost
WritersMartin Provost·René de Ceccatty
ProducersMiléna Poylo·Gilles Sacuto

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Provost

EDEmmanuelle Devos
Emmanuelle Devos
Violette Leduc
SKSandrine Kiberlain
Sandrine Kiberlain
Simone de Beauvoir
OGOlivier Gourmet
Olivier Gourmet
Jacques Guérin
FBFrans Boyer
Frans Boyer
Le jeune paysan
CHCatherine Hiegel
Catherine Hiegel
Berthe Leduc
JBJacques Bonnaffé
Jacques Bonnaffé
Jean Genet
OPOlivier Py
Olivier Py
Maurice Sachs
NRNathalie Richard
Nathalie Richard
Hermine
SWStanley Weber
Stanley Weber
Le jeune maçon
JTJean Toscane
Jean Toscane
Monsieur Motté
NCNicole Colchat
Nicole Colchat
Madame Belaval
FRFabrizio Rongione
Fabrizio Rongione
Yvon Belaval

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Violette — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Violette?

Violette isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Violette on Netflix?

No, Violette is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Violette on Amazon Prime Video?

Violette isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Violette for free?

Violette isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.