Coco Before Chanel (2009) movie poster

Coco Before Chanel (2009)

Coco avant Chanel
"Before she was France's famous mademoiselle…"
ThumbScore
👍 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 63%, MC: 65) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

Where to Watch

Free
Tubi
Streaming
YouTube TV
Rent / Buy
Prime VideoGoogle PlayApple TVFandango at Home
See all watch options on JustWatch
Director
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
Belgium, France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,017 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
Metacritic
65
Cast
Audrey Tautou as Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
Benoît Poelvoorde as Étienne Balsan
Alessandro Nivola as Arthur 'Boy' Capel
Marie Gillain as Adrienne Chanel
Emmanuelle Devos as Émilienne d'Alençon
Régis Royer as Alec, Jockey
Étienne Bartholomeus as Balsan Butler
Yan Duffas as Maurice de Nexon
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,017 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 64%.
Overview
Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Coco Before Chanel was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2009 among dedicated fans.
  • Audrey Tautou spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 drama, history film directed by Anne Fontaine. Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister.

A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing. The film has been rated by 1,017 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Coco Before Chanel delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Coco Before Chanel (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

Movies You Might Like
← Browse All Movies | Free Movies | Best Movies | New Releases
💬 Feedback