Best on Max: The Soft Skin Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Soft Skin, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Soft Skin (1964) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Françoise Dorléac as Nicole; Jean Desailly as Pierre Lachenay; Nelly Benedetti as Franca Lachenay; Daniel Ceccaldi as Clément; Laurence Badie as Ingrid; Philippe Dumat as Directeur Cinéma Reims; Paule Emanuele as Odile; Maurice Garrel as Bontemps
About The Soft Skin
Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.
More like The Soft Skin
- Coup de Chance
- Cyrano
- Not Easily Broken
- Wings
- One Fine Morning
- Blind
- Cyrano de Bergerac
- The Bridges of Madison County
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Soft Skin?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Soft Skin?
Françoise Dorléac as Nicole; Jean Desailly as Pierre Lachenay; Nelly Benedetti as Franca Lachenay; Daniel Ceccaldi as Clément; Laurence Badie as Ingrid; Philippe Dumat as Directeur Cinéma Reims; Paule Emanuele as Odile; Maurice Garrel as Bontemps
Is this The Soft Skin guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



