Jules and Jim (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1962, Jules and Jim is a drama and romance film directed by François Truffaut, running about 110 minutes. “A Hymn to Life and Love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Who’s in it. Jules and Jim stars Jeanne Moreau as Catherine, Oskar Werner as Jules, Henri Serre as Jim and Marie Dubois as Thérèse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Jules and Jim has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jules and Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jules and Jim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jules and Jim (1962)?
- In US, Jules and Jim is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jules and Jim worth watching?
- Jules and Jim holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jules and Jim?
- Jules and Jim stars Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Marie Dubois and Sabine Haudepin.
- When was Jules and Jim released?
- Jules and Jim was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.