Bed and Board (1970): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Bed and Board
Director: François Truffaut
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1970
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Claire Duhamel, Hiroko Matsumoto

What Bed and Board Is About

Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bed and Board about?

Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty.

Where can I watch Bed and Board?

Bed and Board is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Bed and Board?

Bed and Board runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Bed and Board come out?

Bed and Board was released in 1970.

Who directed Bed and Board?

Bed and Board was directed by François Truffaut.

Who stars in Bed and Board?

Bed and Board stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Claire Duhamel.

What is Bed and Board's rating?

Bed and Board holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.