Irma Vep (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Irma Vep is a comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Assayas, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Hong Kong action diva Maggie Cheung (playing herself) comes to France when a past-his-prime director casts her in a remake of the silent classic Les Vampires. Clad in a rubber catsuit and unable to speak a word of French, Cheung finds herself adrift in the insanity of the film industry…
Who’s in it. Irma Vep stars Maggie Cheung as Maggie, Jean-Pierre Léaud as René Vidal, Nathalie Richard as Zoé and Antoine Basler as Journalist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Irma Vep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Irma Vep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Irma Vep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irma Vep (1996)?
- In US, Irma Vep is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Irma Vep worth watching?
- Irma Vep holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Irma Vep?
- Irma Vep stars Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Nathalie Richard, Antoine Basler and Nathalie Boutefeu.
- When was Irma Vep released?
- Irma Vep was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.