Opium (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2013, Opium is a drama film directed by Arielle Dombasle, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The frustrated loves of Jean Cocteau and Raymond Radiguet at the beginning of the 1920s. The death of Radiguet that sank Cocteau into opium. A story under the influence of drugs. A narrative in the spirit of Cocteau. And all this in a musical.
Who’s in it. Opium stars Arielle Dombasle as Mnémosyne, Grégoire Colin as Jean Cocteau, Niels Schneider as Maurice Sachs and Hélène Fillières as Marie-Laure de Noailles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Opium has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Opium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Opium tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Opium (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Opium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Opium worth watching?
- Opium holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Opium?
- Opium stars Arielle Dombasle, Grégoire Colin, Niels Schneider, Hélène Fillières and Marisa Berenson.
- When was Opium released?
- Opium was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.