Julia (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Julia is a drama and war film directed by Fred Zinnemann, running about 117 minutes. “The story of two women whose friendship suddenly became a matter of life and death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
Who’s in it. Julia stars Jane Fonda as Lillian Hellman, Vanessa Redgrave as Julia, Jason Robards as Dashiell Hammett and Maximilian Schell as Johann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Julia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julia (1977)?
- In GB, Julia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Julia worth watching?
- Julia holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Julia?
- Julia stars Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell and Hal Holbrook.
- When was Julia released?
- Julia was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.