I Accuse (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1938, I Accuse is a war, horror and science fiction film directed by Abel Gance, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.
Who’s in it. I Accuse stars Victor Francen as Jean Diaz, Line Noro as Edith, Marie Lou as Flo and Sylvie Gance as Flo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, I Accuse 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 I Accuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Accuse tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Accuse (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Accuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Accuse worth watching?
- I Accuse holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Accuse?
- I Accuse stars Victor Francen, Line Noro, Marie Lou, Sylvie Gance and Jean-Max.
- When was I Accuse released?
- I Accuse was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.