Becoming Cousteau (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, Becoming Cousteau is an adventure and documentary film directed by Liz Garbus, running about 94 minutes. “The extraordinary life of the ocean's great protector.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Liz Garbus takes an inside look at Jacques-Yves Cousteau, adventurer, filmmaker, innovator, author and conservationist.
Who’s in it. Becoming Cousteau stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau as Self (archive footage), Vincent Cassel as Self - Narrator (voice), Carol Burnett as Self (archive footage) and Louis Malle as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Becoming Cousteau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $244.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Cousteau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Cousteau tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Cousteau (2021)?
- In US, Becoming Cousteau is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Cousteau worth watching?
- Becoming Cousteau holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Cousteau?
- Becoming Cousteau stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Vincent Cassel, Carol Burnett, Louis Malle and Deborah Norville.
- When was Becoming Cousteau released?
- Becoming Cousteau was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.