Viva Maria! (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1965, Viva Maria! is a comedy, adventure, romance and western film directed by Louis Malle, running about 120 minutes. “The world will never forget the two heroines who charged into battle undaunted, unafraid, and… undressed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gorgeous IRA operative Marie flees the British authorities and finds herself somewhere in the American continent, where she meets a stunning woman also named Marie, a singer in a traveling circus. The new friends start a vaudeville act that grows exponentially more popular after they incorporate striptease into their routine. When the singer Maria falls for a charismatic rebel, the girls leave the circus behind and recreate themselves as wild-eyed revolutionaries.
Who’s in it. Viva Maria! stars Brigitte Bardot as Maria I, Jeanne Moreau as Maria II, Paulette Dubost as Mme Diogène and Claudio Brook as The Great Rodolfo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Viva Maria! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Maria! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Maria! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Maria! (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Viva Maria! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Viva Maria! worth watching?
- Viva Maria! holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Maria!?
- Viva Maria! stars Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, Paulette Dubost, Claudio Brook and Carlos López Moctezuma.
- When was Viva Maria! released?
- Viva Maria! was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.