CQ (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2001, CQ is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Roman Coppola, running about 88 minutes. “Every picture tells a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi film's starlet.
Who’s in it. CQ stars Jeremy Davies as Paul, Angela Lindvall as Valentine, Élodie Bouchez as Marlène and Gérard Depardieu as Andrezej, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, CQ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 CQ page.
If you liked it. Fans of CQ tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch CQ (2001)?
- In US, CQ is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV 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 CQ worth watching?
- CQ holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in CQ?
- CQ stars Jeremy Davies, Angela Lindvall, Élodie Bouchez, Gérard Depardieu and Giancarlo Giannini.
- When was CQ released?
- CQ was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
