Diva (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Diva is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, running about 117 minutes. “Her voice was his calling.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jules, a young Parisian postman, secretly records a concert performance given by the opera singer Cynthia Hawkins, whom he idolises. The following day, Jules runs into a woman who is being pursued by armed thugs. Before she is killed, the woman slips an audio cassette into his mail bag...
Who’s in it. Diva stars Frédéric Andréi as Jules, Richard Bohringer as Gorodish, Roland Bertin as Weinstadt and Wilhelmenia Fernandez as Cynthia Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Diva has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diva tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diva (1981)?
- In US, Diva is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diva worth watching?
- Diva holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diva?
- Diva stars Frédéric Andréi, Richard Bohringer, Roland Bertin, Wilhelmenia Fernandez and Thuy An Luu.
- When was Diva released?
- Diva was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.