Justine (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1969, Justine is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In Alexandria, in 1938, Darley, a young British schoolmaster and poet, makes friends through Pursewarden, the British consular officer, with Justine, the beautiful and mysterious wife of a Coptic banker. He observes the affairs of her heart and incidentally discovers that she is involved in a plot against the British, meant to arm the Jewish underground in Palestine. The plot finally fails, Justine is sent to jail and Darley decides to return to England.
Who’s in it. Justine stars Anouk Aimée as Justine, Dirk Bogarde as Pursewarden, Robert Forster as Narouz and Anna Karina as Melissa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Justine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Justine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Justine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Justine (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Justine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Justine worth watching?
- Justine holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Justine?
- Justine stars Anouk Aimée, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Forster, Anna Karina and Philippe Noiret.
- When was Justine released?
- Justine was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.