Claire's Knee

1h 45m · 1970 · Directed by Éric Rohmer · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Claire's Knee (1970) runs 1h 45m, directed by Éric Rohmer. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, career diplomat Jérôme visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her, he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, Jérôme's fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

Genres: Drama, Romance

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.