La Jetée (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1962, La Jetée is a romance and science fiction film directed by Chris Marker, running about 28 minutes. “A man’s obsession with an image of his past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is sent back and forth and in and out of time in an experiment that attempts to unravel the fate and the solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world during the aftermath of WW3. The experiment results in him getting caught up in a perpetual reminiscence of past events that are recreated on an airport’s viewing pier.
Who’s in it. La Jetée stars Jean Négroni as Narrator (voice), Hélène Chatelain as The Woman, Davos Hanich as The Man and Jacques Ledoux as The Experimenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, La Jetée has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Jetée page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Jetée tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Jetée (1962)?
- In US, La Jetée is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Jetée worth watching?
- La Jetée holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Jetée?
- La Jetée stars Jean Négroni, Hélène Chatelain, Davos Hanich, Jacques Ledoux and Jacques Branchu.
- When was La Jetée released?
- La Jetée was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.