Where to watch Gervaise in Canada
Gervaise isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 8 June 2026.
About Gervaise
Gervaise is a 1956 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by René Clément, starring Maria Schell, François Périer and Jany Holt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gervaise in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Gervaise trailer
Overview
An adaptation of Émile Zola’s 1877 masterpiece L’assommoir, the film is an uncompromising depiction of a lowly laundress’s struggles to deal with an alcoholic husband while running her own business.
Top cast
Maria Schell
Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse
François Périer
Henri Coupeau - le second compagnon de Gervaise, un ouvrier zingueur
Jany Holt
Mme Lorilleux - la soeur revêche de Coupeau
Mathilde Casadesus
Mme Boche - la concierge curieuse
Suzy Delair
Virginie Poisson, une rivale de Gervaise
Armand Mestral
Lantier, l'amant de Gervaise
Florelle
Maman Coupeau
Micheline Luccioni
Clémence
Lucien Hubert
Mr Poisson
Jacques Harden
Goujet, le forgeron amoureux de Gervaise
Jacques Hilling
Hélène Tossy
Amédée
Hubert de Lapparent
Rachel Devirys
Jacqueline Morane
Yvonne Claudie
Georges Paulais
Gérard Darrieu
Pierre Duverger
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Gervaise in Canada?+
Gervaise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Gervaise on Netflix?+
Gervaise is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Gervaise?+
Gervaise has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who stars in Gervaise?+
Gervaise stars Maria Schell, François Périer, Jany Holt, Mathilde Casadesus and Suzy Delair.
When did Gervaise come out?+
Gervaise is a 1956 movie directed by René Clément.
What genre is Gervaise?+
Gervaise is Romance and Drama film.
Who directed Gervaise?+
Gervaise was directed by René Clément.
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