The Diary of a Chambermaid

1946Movie1 h 31 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Celestine, the chamber-maid, has a new job in the country, at the Lanlaires. She has decided to use her beauty to seduce a wealthy man, but Mr. Lanlaire is not a right choice: the house is firmly controlled by Madame Lanlaire, helped by the strange valet Joseph. Then she tries the neighbour, former officer Mauger. This seems to work. But soon the son of the Lanlaires comes back. He is young, attractive and does not share his mother's antirepublican opinions. So Celestine's beauty attracts Captain Mauger, young Georges Lanlaire, and Joseph. Three men, from three different social classes, with three different conceptions of life. Will Celestine be able to convince Georges of her sincerity?

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  • French Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • Class Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Romantic Intrigue
  • Melodrama
  • Mysterious
  • Period Piece

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Directed by
Jean Renoir

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Facts

February 15, 1946 · 1 h 31 min · Drama, Romance, Comedy

Released
February 15, 1946
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
128 countries

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Where can I stream The Diary of a Chambermaid?

In the United States, The Diary of a Chambermaid is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Diary of a Chambermaid worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Will The Diary of a Chambermaid make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Diary of a Chambermaid good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.