
Mélanie Doutey
ActingAbout Mélanie Doutey
Mélanie Doutey is a French actress. She is the daughter of filmmaker Alain Doutey and actress Arielle Séménoff. She appeared in Claude Chabrol's La Fleur du Mal and El Lobo, the true story of a mole within the Basque separatist group ETA. She also made a cameo in singer Calogero's video for En Apesanteur. In 2006, she was nominated for a César Award for Most Promising Actress for her performance in Il ne faut jurer de rien!, a cinematographic adaptation of an Alfred de Musset play. Her scene with Jean Dujardin and Gilles Lellouche, directed by Jan Kounen was cut from the final version of Les Infidèles (2011 film), but later appeared on some DVD versions. From 2002 to 2013, Doutey was in a relationship with actor Gilles Lellouche. They have a daughter named Ava, born on 5 September 2009. She dates chef Cyril Lignac. Source: Article "Mélanie Doutey" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Mélanie Doutey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mélanie Doutey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mélanie Doutey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Mélanie Doutey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Alfred and Lucie Dreyfus, with Kiss as Deep as My Love, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mélanie Doutey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mélanie Doutey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mélanie Doutey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Compostelle | Nadège | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Present Perfect | Julie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Maldoror | Juge Remacle | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Fallen from the Truck | Nicole | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Longing for the World | Carole | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alfred and Lucie Dreyfus, with Kiss as Deep as My Love | Commentary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Time of Secrets | Augustine Pagnol | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Touchées | Lucie Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Inexorable | Jeanne Drahi Bellmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dreamchild | Noémie | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Spread Your Wings | Paola | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Paradise Beach | Julia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sink or Swim | Clem | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ruby Is Dead | Claire Pèlerin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Among Friends | Daphnée | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Connection | Christiane Zampa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Never on the First Night | Louise | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Le Débarquement 2 | Various Characters | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Post Partum | Luce | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Le Débarquement | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Paris Under Watch | Nora | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Players | Sandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Spot of Bother | Cathie Muret | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | RTT | Émilie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Ordinary People | Natacha Gauthier-Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | All About Actresses | Mélanie Doutey | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Une femme à abattre | Claire | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Less and Less | Mélanie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Tonight I'll Sleep at Yours | Laeticia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | My Place in the Sun | Véronique | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hunt for Troy | Sophia Engastromenos | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | President | Nahema | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fair Play | Béatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cheating Love | Camille | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Never Say... Never! | Cecile | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Narco | La fille moitié des choses | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Wolf | Amaia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Flower of Evil | Michèle Charpin-Vasseur | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Warrior's Brother | Guillemette | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Leïla | Leïla | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | People Who Love Each Other | Admirer | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Ne pas hurler | Marthe | Flop | Similar → |
Mélanie Doutey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mélanie Doutey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mélanie Doutey is "Alfred and Lucie Dreyfus, with Kiss as Deep as My Love" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Mélanie Doutey acted in?
Mélanie Doutey has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mélanie Doutey?
Other notable films include "Spread Your Wings", "The Connection", and "Une femme à abattre".




