Lola (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1961, Lola is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A bored young man meets with his former girlfriend, now a cabaret dancer and single mother, and soon finds himself falling back in love with her.
Who’s in it. Lola stars Anouk Aimée as Lola (Cécile), Marc Michel as Roland Cassard, Jacques Harden as Michel and Alan Scott as Frankie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lola has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lola (1961)?
- In US, Lola is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lola worth watching?
- Lola holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lola?
- Lola stars Anouk Aimée, Marc Michel, Jacques Harden, Alan Scott and Elina Labourdette.
- When was Lola released?
- Lola was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.