Babette Goes to War (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1959, Babette Goes to War is a comedy and war film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 106 minutes. “Brigitte Bardot is a Comedienne Now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Comedy about a naive French country girl in London who helps the war effort by parachuting into German-occupied France to help kidnap an important German general. She bungles through to a heroic finish of plot and counter-plot.
Who’s in it. Babette Goes to War stars Brigitte Bardot as Babette, Jacques Charrier as Gérard de Crécy, Ronald Howard as Fitzpatrick and Michael Cramer as Heinrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Babette Goes to War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babette Goes to War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babette Goes to War tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babette Goes to War (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Babette Goes to War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Babette Goes to War worth watching?
- Babette Goes to War holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babette Goes to War?
- Babette Goes to War stars Brigitte Bardot, Jacques Charrier, Ronald Howard, Michael Cramer and Hannes Messemer.
- When was Babette Goes to War released?
- Babette Goes to War was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.