The Artist (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2011, The Artist is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michel Hazanavicius, running about 100 minutes. “A breath of fresh vintage air” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Who’s in it. The Artist stars Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, Bérénice Bejo as Peppy Miller, John Goodman as Al Zimmer and James Cromwell as Clifton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Artist has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $133.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Artist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Artist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Artist (2011)?
- In US, The Artist is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Artist worth watching?
- The Artist holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Artist?
- The Artist stars Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell and Penelope Ann Miller.
- When was The Artist released?
- The Artist was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.