Yves Saint Laurent
Seen it?2014 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A look at the life of French designer Yves Saint Laurent from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jalil Lespert
- Pierre NineyYves Saint Laurent
- Guillaume GalliennePierre Bergé
- Nikolai KinskiKarl Lagerfeld
- Charlotte Le BonVictoire Doutreleau
- Xavier LafitteJacques De Bascher
- Laura SmetLoulou de la Falaise
- Marie de VillepinBetty Catroux
- Ruben AlvesFernando Sanchez
- Astrid WhettnallYvonne de Peyerimhoff
- Marianne BaslerLucienne Saint Laurent