Where to start withCyrano de Bergerac
5 versions · originally a film, 1990
Themes: Unrequited Love, Self-Sacrifice, Physical Insecurity, Idealized Love, Eloquence.
Start with Cyrano de Bergerac (Jean-Paul Rappeneau, 1990) — the film. Cyrano de Bergerac exists in 5 versions across media, beginning as a film in 1990; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Each story follows a gifted, insecure protagonist secretly supplying the words to help another win the person they love.
✦ Most fans start here
Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
The original movie
✦ Start hereCyrano de Bergerac
Jean-Paul Rappeneau · Film · 1990
The 1990 film Cyrano de Bergerac delivers the definitive portrait of the famed swordsman and poet whose oversized nose fuels his tragic inability to confess his feelings directly to Roxane.
1987 film
Roxanne
Film · 1987
The 1987 film Roxanne reimagines the tale in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on a witty fire chief whose enormous nose leads him to ghostwrite romantic overtures for his handsome underling.
1996 film
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Film · 1996
The 1996 film The Truth About Cats & Dogs flips the dynamic, centering on an insecure radio host and veterinarian who recruits her model friend to impersonate her for a handsome suitor.
2012 film
Let It Shine
Paul Hoen · Film · 2012
The 2012 film Let It Shine reframes the formula for youth audiences, following a gifted teenage rapper navigating parental disapproval while using his songwriting to help a friend win a dream girl.
2016 book
Cyrano De Bergerac
Edmond Rostand · Book · 2016
The 2016 book Cyrano De Bergerac provides the foundational text through Gladys Thomas and Mary F. Guillemard's English translation of Edmond Rostand's classic French verse for readers seeking the original drama.
Common questions
What movie adaptations should I watch if I loved the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac?
If you loved the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac, you can watch related film adaptations. These include the 1987 romantic comedy Roxanne, the 1996 movie The Truth About Cats & Dogs, and the 2012 musical television film Let It Shine.
Is there a book version of Cyrano de Bergerac available?
Yes, you can read the Cyrano De Bergerac book published in 2016. It offers a literary adaptation of the classic material featured in the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac film.
Was Roxanne released before the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac movie?
Yes, Roxanne was released in 1987, three years prior to the 1990 release of Cyrano de Bergerac. Both films represent cinematic adaptations connected to the same foundational work.
What order should I watch adaptations of Cyrano de Bergerac in?
You can follow the chronological release order: watch Roxanne from 1987 first, followed by Cyrano de Bergerac from 1990, The Truth About Cats & Dogs from 1996, and Let It Shine from 2012. You can also explore the 2016 Cyrano De Bergerac book.