The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) is a Drama, Romance film that follows this simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant. Currently, you can watch The Umbrellas of Cherbourg on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 875 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.