Babel (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2006, Babel is a drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, running about 143 minutes. “If You Want to be Understood... Listen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Babel, a tragic incident involving an American couple in Morocco sparks a chain of events for four families in different countries throughout the world.
Who’s in it. Babel stars Brad Pitt as Richard Jones, Cate Blanchett as Susan Jones, Gael García Bernal as Santiago and Adriana Barraza as Amelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Babel has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $135.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babel (2006)?
- In US, Babel is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babel worth watching?
- Babel holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Babel?
- Babel stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal, Adriana Barraza and Rinko Kikuchi.
- When was Babel released?
- Babel was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.