Oh, Woe Is Me (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Oh, Woe Is Me is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Who’s in it. Oh, Woe Is Me stars Gérard Depardieu as Simon Donnadieu, Laurence Masliah as Rachel Donnadieu, Bernard Verley as Abraham Klimt and Aude Amiot as Aude Amiel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Oh, Woe Is Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, Woe Is Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, Woe Is Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, Woe Is Me (1993)?
- In US, Oh, Woe Is Me is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oh, Woe Is Me worth watching?
- Oh, Woe Is Me holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, Woe Is Me?
- Oh, Woe Is Me stars Gérard Depardieu, Laurence Masliah, Bernard Verley, Aude Amiot and Roland Blanche.
- When was Oh, Woe Is Me released?
- Oh, Woe Is Me was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.