Sign up

Checkerboard

1959Movie2 h 5 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

Summary

In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a black girl named Bessie, falls in love with local villager Bob, and he with her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Claude Bernard-Aubert
Written by
Claude Accursi, Claude Bernard-Aubert
Music by
André Hodeir

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 6, 1959 · 2 h 5 min · Drama

Released
May 6, 1959
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
109 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Checkerboard?"

Questions about Checkerboard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Checkerboard?

Night Flight+Cultpix

In the United States, Checkerboard streams on Night Flight+ and Cultpix. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is Checkerboard worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Checkerboard good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Checkerboard in English?

French

No, it was made in French.