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Saint Laurent (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Saint Laurent is a 2015 biographical drama directed by Bertrand Bonello, starring Léa Seydoux, Jérémie Renier and Louis Garrel. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$3.2M
Metascore
52
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Saint Laurent (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Bertrand Bonello
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Saint Laurent About?

The premise of Saint Laurent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Yves Saint Laurent, a young and rebellious designer from Algeria, arrives in Paris and quickly becomes a pivotal figure in the world of haute couture. Driven by an unwavering artistic vision and remarkable talent, he challenges conventions and introduces groundbreaking designs that redefine fashion. The film explores his rise to prominence and the impact he has on both the industry and the culture, creating an enduring legacy of style and innovation.

Saint Laurent Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • male frontal nudity
  • nudity
  • male nudity
  • gay
  • fashion
  • fashion designer
  • high fashion
  • paris france
  • falling onto broken glass
  • female frontal nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • 1960s
+38 more
  • 1970s
  • reference to maria callas
  • reference to marguerite duras
  • interview
  • buddha statue
  • mother son relationship
  • champagne
  • photo shoot
  • younger version of character
  • haute couture
  • reference to sylvie vartan
  • reference to francoise hardy
  • reference to catherine deneuve
  • voice over letter
  • nightclub
  • pubic hair
  • turban
  • gay cruising
  • orgy
  • gay orgy
  • translator
  • broken bottle
  • sketch
  • fashion show
  • drug abuse
  • drug addiction
  • dancing
  • gay seduction
  • gay romance
  • split screen
  • newspaper
  • cigarette smoking
  • snake
  • perfume
  • female nudity
  • pet cemetery
  • drug overdose
  • painting
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Cast & crew

Saint Laurent Cast

Léa Seydoux leads the cast, with Jérémie Renier and Louis Garrel. Directed by Bertrand Bonello; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Saint Laurent

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From the director

More from Bertrand Bonello

More films directed by Bertrand Bonello, best-rated first: Zombi Child, The Beast, House of Pleasures and Nocturama.

Full filmography
Ratings

Saint Laurent Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Saint Laurent 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Saint Laurent Plot Summary

What happens in Saint Laurent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film Yves Saint Laurent explores the life of the renowned fashion designer during his prime, spanning from 1967 to 1976. It opens with a somber Yves Saint Laurent, portrayed by the talented Léa Seydoux, isolated and despondent in a hotel room after a wild night out in the Parisian clubs. In this vulnerable state, he decides to reach out to a newspaper journalist, looking to share the secrets of his life, despite having once turned down such an opportunity.

Full summary

The whole story of Saint Laurent, scene by scene

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Box office

Saint Laurent Box Office

Saint Laurent grossed $3.2 million worldwide. $429,477 came from the US and Canada and $2.8 million (87%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.2M

US & Canada
$429.5K
International
$2.8M
US & Canada 13% Rest of the world 87%
Videos

Saint Laurent Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 3 featurettes.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official International Trailer
  • Clip "How Do You Feel?" Official Clip
  • Clip "Lou Lou" Official Clip
  • Featurette NYFF52: "Saint Laurent" Q&A
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Saint Laurent?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What city is central to Yves Saint Laurent's life in the film?

Cars

Cars in Saint Laurent

4 cars on screen, including the 1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II and the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 W111.

  • 1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II in Saint Laurent 1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Minor role
  • 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 W111 in Saint Laurent 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 W111 Minor role
  • Renault Estafette in Saint Laurent Renault Estafette Minor role
  • 1986 Renault Express in Saint Laurent 1986 Renault Express Minor role
Details

Saint Laurent Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “생 로랑” and “Senlorāns”.

Also known as
  • 생 로랑
  • Senlorāns
  • Сен-Лоран. Стиль - это я
  • Сен-Лоран. Стиль – это я
  • サンローラン
  • Истинският Сен Лоран
  • 圣罗兰传
  • Saint Laurent: Η Χρυσή Εποχή
  • Святий Лоран. Страсті великого кутюр’є
  • 巴黎聖羅蘭
  • סאן לורן
  • แซงต์ โลรองต์ : แฟชั่นเขย่าโลก

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FAQ

Saint Laurent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Saint Laurent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Saint Laurent?

Saint Laurent runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Saint Laurent released?

Saint Laurent was released on May 8, 2015.

Who directed Saint Laurent?

Saint Laurent was directed by Bertrand Bonello.

More films by Bertrand Bonello

Who is in the cast of Saint Laurent?

Saint Laurent stars Léa Seydoux, Jérémie Renier and Louis Garrel, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Saint Laurent make at the box office?

Saint Laurent grossed $3.2 million worldwide ($429,477 domestic, $2.8 million international).

How is Saint Laurent rated?

Saint Laurent has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Saint Laurent have a post-credit scene?

No. Saint Laurent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Saint Laurent in?

The original language of Saint Laurent is French.

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