West Indies (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, West Indies is a drama film directed by Med Hondo, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A single-set color musical tracing the history of the West Indies through several centuries of French oppression.
Who’s in it. West Indies stars Robert Liensol as Le parlementaire, Roland Bertin as La 'Mort', Philippe Clévenot as L'abbé and Hélène Vincent as L'assistante sociale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, West Indies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 West Indies page.
If you liked it. Fans of West Indies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch West Indies (1979)?
- In US, West Indies is available to stream on Criterion 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 West Indies worth watching?
- West Indies holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in West Indies?
- West Indies stars Robert Liensol, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clévenot, Hélène Vincent and Theo Legitimus.
- When was West Indies released?
- West Indies was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.