The Milky Way (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1969, The Milky Way is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way they meet a whole assortment of people—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.
Who’s in it. The Milky Way stars Paul Frankeur as Pierre, Laurent Terzieff as Jean, Alain Cuny as Man with cape and Edith Scob as Virgin Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Milky Way has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Milky Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Milky Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Milky Way (1969)?
- In US, The Milky Way is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Milky Way worth watching?
- The Milky Way holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way stars Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Edith Scob and Bernard Verley.
- When was The Milky Way released?
- The Milky Way was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.