Chéri
2009 · Movie · R · 86 min · ★ 6.1 · 57% critics
In Belle Époque Paris, a retired courtesan is asked to guide a wealthy, aimless young man in the ways of love and society. What begins as a discreet arrangement grows into a deep attachment, but expectations, reputation, and an impending marriage force them to confront what their relationship can realistically become.
Based on Chéri
Also known as Cheri
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-04-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (227 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a lush, slow-burn period romance about desire and social limits, with a polished, restrained tone; Not for you if you need high drama, fast pacing, or fiery chemistry like Dangerous Liaisons.
Pros: sumptuous period atmosphere; strong lead performances; sharp social observations | Cons: stilted dialogue; uneven emotional pull; underdeveloped male lead
Cast & crew
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Lea
Kathy Bates
as Madame Peloux
Rupert Friend
as Chéri
Felicity Jones
as Edmee
Iben Hjejle
as Marie Laure
Frances Tomelty
as Rose
Tom Burke
as Vicomte Desmond
- HT
Hubert Tellegen
as Ernest
Joe Sheridan
as Marcel
Toby Kebbell
as Patron
Directed by Stephen Frears