Jane B. by Agnès V. (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, Jane B. by Agnès V. is a fantasy and documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The interests, obsessions, and fantasies of two singular artists converge in this inspired collaboration between Agnès Varda and her longtime friend the actor Jane Birkin. Made over the course of a year and motivated by Birkin’s fortieth birthday—a milestone she admits to some anxiety over—Jane B. by Agnès V. contrasts the private, reflective Birkin with Birkin the icon.
Who’s in it. Jane B. by Agnès V. stars Jane Birkin as Calamity Jane / Claude Jade / Joan Arc, Jean-Pierre Léaud as L'amoureux colérique, Laura Betti as Lardy and Farid Chopel as Le colonial, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jane B. by Agnès V. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jane B. by Agnès V. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jane B. by Agnès V. tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jane B. by Agnès V. (1988)?
- In US, Jane B. by Agnès V. is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jane B. by Agnès V. worth watching?
- Jane B. by Agnès V. holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jane B. by Agnès V.?
- Jane B. by Agnès V. stars Jane Birkin, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Laura Betti, Farid Chopel and Alain Souchon.
- When was Jane B. by Agnès V. released?
- Jane B. by Agnès V. was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.