Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1974, Céline and Julie Go Boating is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Jacques Rivette, running about 193 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysteriously linked pair of young women find their daily lives pre-empted by a strange boudoir melodrama that plays itself out in a hallucinatory parallel reality. An undisputed classic of the French New Wave, Jacques Rivette’s Celine and Julie Go Boating is a delightful movie about the spiritual journey of a pair of young women, told with a playful approach to the cinematic form. A masterpiece of cinematic creativity, Rivette, the same mind behind 1969’s L’amour fou, effortlessly draws the viewer into the whimsical world of the titular protagonists.
Who’s in it. Céline and Julie Go Boating stars Juliet Berto as Céline, Dominique Labourier as Julie, Bulle Ogier as Camille and Marie-France Pisier as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Céline and Julie Go Boating 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 Céline and Julie Go Boating page.
If you liked it. Fans of Céline and Julie Go Boating tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974)?
- In US, Céline and Julie Go Boating is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Céline and Julie Go Boating worth watching?
- Céline and Julie Go Boating holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Céline and Julie Go Boating?
- Céline and Julie Go Boating stars Juliet Berto, Dominique Labourier, Bulle Ogier, Marie-France Pisier and Barbet Schroeder.
- When was Céline and Julie Go Boating released?
- Céline and Julie Go Boating was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 193 minutes.