Vox Lux (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Vox Lux is a drama and music film directed by Brady Corbet, running about 114 minutes. “A twenty-first century portrait.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1999, teenage sisters Celeste and Eleanor survive a seismic, violent tragedy. The sisters compose and perform a song about their experience, making something lovely and cathartic out of a catastrophe - while also catapulting Celeste to stardom. By 2017, Celeste is a mother to a teenage daughter of her own and is struggling to navigate a career fraught with scandals when another act of terrifying violence demands her attention.
Who’s in it. Vox Lux stars Natalie Portman as Celeste Montgomery, Jude Law as Manager, Raffey Cassidy as Young Celeste / Albertine and Stacy Martin as Eleanor "Ellie" Montgomery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Vox Lux has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vox Lux page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vox Lux tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vox Lux (2018)?
- In US, Vox Lux is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vox Lux worth watching?
- Vox Lux holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vox Lux?
- Vox Lux stars Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin and Jennifer Ehle.
- When was Vox Lux released?
- Vox Lux was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.