Jubilee (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1978, Jubilee is a comedy, fantasy, drama and music film directed by Derek Jarman, running about 106 minutes. “Sex, drugs and punk rock. Add violence and time travel and you have Jubilee.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Queen Elizabeth I visits late 1970s England to find a depressing landscape where life has changed since her time.
Who’s in it. Jubilee stars Jenny Runacre as Queen Elizabeth I / Bod, Nell Campbell as Crabs (as Little Nell), Toyah Willcox as Mad and Jordan as Amyl Nitrite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Jubilee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jubilee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jubilee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jubilee (1978)?
- In US, Jubilee is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jubilee worth watching?
- Jubilee holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jubilee?
- Jubilee stars Jenny Runacre, Nell Campbell, Toyah Willcox, Jordan and Ian Charleson.
- When was Jubilee released?
- Jubilee was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.