Hotel America_
Helene, a pill-addicted anesthesiologist, is mourning the death of her boyfriend when, through a car accident she causes, she chances to meet the lethargic Gilles, a young man who lives for free at his mother's hotel. Gilles pursues Helene romantically, and she eventually softens up. Gilles, however, is also devoted to Bernard, a petty crook who revels in mugging gay men. All three struggle with relationships that seem to be going nowhere.
Starring
Catherine Deneuve, Patrick Dewaere, Etienne Chicot
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hotel America was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Helene, a pill-addicted anesthesiologist, is mourning the death of her boyfriend when, through a car accident she causes, she chances to meet the lethargic G...
Hotel America is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Catherine Deneuve
Hélène
Patrick Dewaere
Gilles Tisserand
Etienne Chicot
Bernard
Sabine Haudepin
Elise Tisserand
Dominique Lavanant
Jacqueline
Josiane Balasko
Colette
François Perrot
Rudel
JV
Jean-Louis Vitrac
Luc
Frédérique Ruchaud
La mère
MB
Michèle Ban de Loménie
La mère de colette
PB
Pascal Bernuchon
CC
Catherine Carrée
GD
Gérard Deleris
JD
Jacques Dichamp
Le client de l'hôtel
RL
Rosemary Linousy
La clientèle inconnue
Jacques Nolot
L'ami de Luc
FR
Francine Rabas
La caissière
CR
Catherine Rethi
CS
Claude Saubot
MS
Michel Sauvage
L'employé SNCF
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hotel America about?
Helene, a pill-addicted anesthesiologist, is mourning the death of her boyfriend when, through a car accident she causes, she chances to meet the lethargic Gilles, a young man who lives for free at his mother's hotel. Gilles pursues Helene romantically, and she eventually softens up. Gilles, however, is also devoted to Bernard, a petty crook who revels in mugging gay men. All three struggle with relationships that seem to be going nowhere.
How long is Hotel America?
Hotel America has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Hotel America?
The cast of Hotel America includes Catherine Deneuve, Patrick Dewaere, Etienne Chicot, Sabine Haudepin, Dominique Lavanant.
What is the rating of Hotel America?
Hotel America has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 62 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Drama