Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2010, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is a drama film directed by Joann Sfar, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.
Who’s in it. Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life stars Éric Elmosnino as Serge Gainsbourg, Lucy Gordon as Jane Birkin, Laetitia Casta as Brigitte Bardot and Doug Jones as La gueule, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010)?
- In US, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life worth watching?
- Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life 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 Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
- Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life stars Éric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Doug Jones and Anna Mouglalis.
- When was Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life released?
- Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.