Coco Before Chanel (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Coco Before Chanel is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Anne Fontaine, starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola and Audrey Tautou. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $50.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Tubi TV and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Budget
- $23M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coco Before Chanel About?
The premise of Coco Before Chanel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1910s Paris, a spirited young seamstress named Gabrielle Chanel defies convention and forges a new path as an entertainer. Her unconventional style and relationship with a Russian grand duke inspire a fashion revolution, challenging the elaborate designs of the era. Chanel draws inspiration from menswear, creating simple, elegant, and accessible garments that quickly gain popularity and propel her to the forefront of haute couture.
Coco Before Chanel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- life of celebrity before becoming famous
- social status
- 1920s
- beach
- wealth
- horse
- based on true story
- belle epoque
- car accident
- hairstyle
- horseback riding
- riding sidesaddle
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- theater
- theater actress
- hat
- dress
- horse racing
- champagne
- france
- cigar smoking
- period drama
- female director
- female filmmaker
- year 1908
- 1890s
- triple f rated
- female writer
- female author
- rape
- man hides engagement
- career woman
- business loan
- adulterous father
- marriage proposal
- patriarchy
- sex in a car
- workplace sexual harassment
- unmarried woman
- millinery
- milliner
- coerced sex
- businesswoman
- man hides engagement from lover
- marrying for money
- dead mother
- mistress to two men
- illegitimate son
- lie
- father puts child in orphanage
- woman wears men's clothes
Where to Watch Coco Before Chanel
Stream it on Tubi TV and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Coco Before Chanel Cast
Benoît Poelvoorde leads the cast, with Alessandro Nivola and Audrey Tautou. Directed by Anne Fontaine.
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Director Anne Fontaine
Coco Before Chanel Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Coco Before Chanel 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Coco Before Chanel Plot Summary
What happens in Coco Before Chanel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a poignant glimpse into the childhood of Gabrielle Chanel, who along with her sister Adrienne is left at an orphanage in Aubazine by their father. Each Sunday, Gabrielle dreams of their father’s return, yet he never appears. Later reflections reveal that their mother’s sorrowful marriage contributed to their abandonment after her death, prompting their father’s departure to seek fortune in America soon after.
Full summary
The whole story of Coco Before Chanel, scene by scene
Coco Before Chanel Box Office & Budget
Coco Before Chanel grossed $50.8 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $6.1 million came from the US and Canada and $44.7 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$50.8M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6.1M
- International
- $44.7M
- Budget
- $23M
Coco Before Chanel Awards & Nominations
Coco Before Chanel was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 6 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2010.
6 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2010 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Audrey Tautou
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Coco Before Chanel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Coco Before Chanel.
How Well Do You Know Coco Before Chanel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main setting of Gabrielle's early life?
Cars in Coco Before Chanel
6 cars on screen, including the 1927 Bugatti Type 40 and the 1930 Hotchkiss AM 2 Torpédo.
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1930 Renault Vivasix Minor role -
1933 Citroën 15 Background role
Coco Before Chanel Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Коко до Шанель” and “Coco avant Chanel - L'amore prima del mito”.
- Also known as
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- Коко до Шанель
- Coco avant Chanel - L'amore prima del mito
- Coco, de la rebeldía a la leyenda de Chanel
- Coco Antes de Chanel
- Coco - Livet före Chanel
- Coco Chanel
- Στον κόσμο της Κοκό Σανέλ
- Coco Chanel - Der Beginn einer Leidenschaft
- Coco Avant Chanel
- 时尚先锋香奈儿
- Coco før Chanel
- קוקו לפני שאנל
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- 코코샤넬
- Coco Chanel'den Önce
- ココ・アヴァン・シャネル
- Коко преди Шанел
- 時尚女王香奈兒
- Coco prieš Chanel
- 少女香奈兒
- Coco, de la rebel·lia a la llegenda de Chanel
- โคโค่ ก่อนโลกเรียกเธอ ชาเนล
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Movies Like Coco Before Chanel
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Coco Chanel, Chanel Solitaire and Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky.
Coco Before Chanel FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Coco Before Chanel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Coco Before Chanel released?
Coco Before Chanel was released on September 25, 2009.
Who directed Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel was directed by Anne Fontaine.
More films by Anne Fontaine Who is in the cast of Coco Before Chanel?
Coco Before Chanel stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola and Audrey Tautou.
Where can I watch Coco Before Chanel?
In the US, Coco Before Chanel is streaming on Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Coco Before Chanel make at the box office?
Coco Before Chanel grossed $50.8 million worldwide ($6.1 million domestic, $44.7 million international) on a budget of $23 million.
How is Coco Before Chanel rated?
Coco Before Chanel has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Coco Before Chanel nominated for any awards?
Coco Before Chanel received 6 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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