Colette
Directed by Wash Westmoreland
Starring Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Denise Gough, Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ray Panthaki, Dickie Beau, Jake Graf, Polina Litvak
Sad / low
ExhaustedAfter marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Wash Westmoreland, Richard Glatzer, Rebecca Lenkiewicz
- Music
- Thomas Adès
- Cinematography
- Giles Nuttgens
- Cast
- Fiona Shaw, Robert Pugh, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ray Panthaki, Dickie Beau, Jake Graf, Polina Litvak, Rebecca Root, Máté Haumann
Updated July 22, 2026
Trailer
How to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where to watch Colette?
Colette is streaming on Cinemax, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Not this one? Tell us your mood
Moodi suggests what to watch tonight, based on how you feel and your platforms.
Happy
Stressed
Angry
Nostalgic
Romantic
Bored
Calm
Curious
