The Artist (2011)
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The Artist is streaming in France on Canal+, Sooner, Molotov TV.
What the audience says
The Artist earns its keep as a steady French film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 3,630 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 100-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In France you can stream it on Canal+, Sooner, Molotov TV.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of French drama with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 3,630 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michel Hazanavicius
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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