Vladimir and Rosa (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1971, Vladimir and Rosa is a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean-Luc Godard's and Jean-Pierre Gorin's interpretation of the Chicago Eight / Chicago Seven trial, which followed the 1968 Democratic National Convention protest activities. Judge Hoffman becomes the character Judge Himmler (played by Ernest Menzer) and the defendants become a microcosms of the French Revolution.
Who’s in it. Vladimir and Rosa stars Ernest Menzer as Judge Julius Himmler (uncredited), Jean-Luc Godard as Vladimir Lenin (uncredited), Jean-Pierre Gorin as Karl Rosa (uncredited) and Yves Afonso as Yves - Un Étudiant Révolutionnnaire (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Vladimir and Rosa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vladimir and Rosa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vladimir and Rosa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vladimir and Rosa (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vladimir and Rosa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vladimir and Rosa worth watching?
- Vladimir and Rosa holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vladimir and Rosa?
- Vladimir and Rosa stars Ernest Menzer, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Gorin, Yves Afonso and Juliet Berto.
- When was Vladimir and Rosa released?
- Vladimir and Rosa was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.