Babylon (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1980, Babylon is a drama film directed by Franco Rosso, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama telling the story of Blue, a young man of Jamaican descent living in Brixton in 1980, as he hangs out with his friends, fronts a dub sound system, loses his job, struggles with family problems and has his friendships tested by racism.
Who’s in it. Babylon stars Brinsley Forde as Blue, Trevor Laird as Beefy, Karl Howman as Ronnie and Brian Bovell as Spark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Babylon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babylon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babylon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babylon (1980)?
- In US, Babylon is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babylon worth watching?
- Babylon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babylon?
- Babylon stars Brinsley Forde, Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Brian Bovell and Victor Romero Evans.
- When was Babylon released?
- Babylon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.