The Story of O
Seen it?1975 | 97 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, 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 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: expect sex.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
The beautiful O is taken by her boyfriend, Rene, to a bizarre retreat, where she is trained in bondage and sexual perversion...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II Weeknight WatchAlso stars Udo Kier, in another drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Eyes Wide Shut
Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Shame Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Crash Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Just Jaeckin
- Corinne CléryO
- Udo KierRené
- Alain NouryIvan
- Anthony SteelSir Stephen
- Jean GavenPierre
- Christiane MinazzoliAnne-Marie
- Martine KellyThérèse
- Jean-Pierre AndréaniEric, master II
- Gabriel Cattandthe commander
- Vladimir BrajovicMaster III