Colette(2018)
“History is about to change”
Overview
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
Director
Wash Westmoreland
Studio
Number 9 Films
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Keira Knightley
as Colette
Dominic West
as Willy
Denise Gough
as Missy
Fiona Shaw
as Sido
Robert Pugh
as Jules
Eleanor Tomlinson
as Georgie Raoul-Duval
Ray Panthaki
as Veber
Dickie Beau
as Wague
Jake Graf
as Gaston De Caillavet
Polina Litvak
as Lily
Rebecca Root
as Rachilde
Máté Haumann
as Count Muffat
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Number 9 Films • Bold Films • Killer Films
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Where can I watch Colette?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Colette (2018).
What is Colette about?▼
After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
Who directed Colette?▼
Colette was directed by Wash Westmoreland and released in 2018. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Colette?▼
Colette has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Colette?▼
The cast of Colette includes Keira Knightley as Colette, Dominic West as Willy, Denise Gough as Missy, Fiona Shaw as Sido, Robert Pugh as Jules and more.
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