Contempt (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, Contempt is a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A philistine in the art film business, Jeremy Prokosch is a producer unhappy with the work of his director. Prokosch has hired Fritz Lang to direct an adaptation of "The Odyssey," but when it seems that the legendary filmmaker is making a picture destined to bomb at the box office, he brings in a screenwriter to energize the script. The professional intersects with the personal when a rift develops between the writer and his wife.
Who’s in it. Contempt stars Brigitte Bardot as Camille Javal, Michel Piccoli as Paul Javal, Jack Palance as Jeremy Prokosch and Giorgia Moll as Francesca Vanini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Contempt has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $528.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contempt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Contempt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Contempt (1963)?
- In US, Contempt is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Contempt worth watching?
- Contempt holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Contempt?
- Contempt stars Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll and Fritz Lang.
- When was Contempt released?
- Contempt was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.