Babylon (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2022, Babylon is a comedy and drama film directed by Damien Chazelle, running about 189 minutes. “Always make a scene.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.
Who’s in it. Babylon stars Margot Robbie as Nellie LaRoy, Brad Pitt as Jack Conrad, Li Jun Li as Lady Fay Zhu and Tobey Maguire as James McKay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Babylon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $63.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babylon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babylon (2022)?
- In US, Babylon is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babylon worth watching?
- Babylon holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Babylon?
- Babylon stars Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Li Jun Li, Tobey Maguire and Jovan Adepo.
- When was Babylon released?
- Babylon was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.