Looking for Simone (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2024, Looking for Simone is a documentary film directed by Nathalie Masduraud, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1949, philosopher and novelist Simone de Beauvoir wrote the groundbreaking The Second Sex, launching a disruptive discourse on women’s oppression and second-class citizenship. This film dissects the origins and relevance of this bible of feminism, charting de Beauvoir’s fact-finding journey across the US to research her book. The timely and fascinating film honors de Beauvoir’s brilliance and limitations, connecting her revolutionary ideas to the pressing issues women face today.
Who’s in it. Looking for Simone stars Noémie Merlant as Narrator, Simone de Beauvoir as Self (archive footage), Kellie Carter Jackson as Self and Laure Murat as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Looking for Simone sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Simone page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Simone (2024)?
- In AU, Looking for Simone is available to stream on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking for Simone worth watching?
- Looking for Simone holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Looking for Simone?
- Looking for Simone stars Noémie Merlant, Simone de Beauvoir, Kellie Carter Jackson, Laure Murat and Marsha Colson.
- When was Looking for Simone released?
- Looking for Simone was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.