Uncle Yanco (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1967, Uncle Yanco is a documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. While in San Francisco for the promotion of her last film in October 1967, Agnès Varda, tipped by her friend Tom Luddy, gets to know a relative she had never heard of before, Jean Varda, nicknamed "Yanco". This hitherto unknown uncle lives on a boat in Sausalito, is a painter, has adopted a hippie lifestyle and loves life. The meeting is a very happy one.
Who’s in it. Uncle Yanco stars Jean Varda as Oncle Jean"Yanco" Varda, Tom Luddy as Self, Agnès Varda as Self and Rosalie Varda as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Uncle Yanco has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Yanco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Yanco tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Yanco (1967)?
- In US, Uncle Yanco is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle Yanco worth watching?
- Uncle Yanco holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Uncle Yanco?
- Uncle Yanco stars Jean Varda, Tom Luddy, Agnès Varda and Rosalie Varda.
- When was Uncle Yanco released?
- Uncle Yanco was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.