The Righteous Babes (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film

Released in 1998, The Righteous Babes is a music, tv movie and documentary film directed by Pratibha Parmar, running about 51 minutes.
What it’s about. The Righteous Babes shows how the self-affirmative music of young women is renewing the 90's feminism. In the film, audience can experience feminism not in the library but in the rock concert hall. The film shows interviews and performances. In addition, controversial feminists along with American and British women journalists share their views on pop culture.
Who’s in it. The Righteous Babes stars Melissa Auf der Maur as Self (archive footage), Tori Amos as Self, Jennifer Baumgardner as Self and Neneh Cherry as Self (archive footage), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Righteous Babes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Righteous Babes tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Righteous Babes (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Righteous Babes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Righteous Babes?
- The Righteous Babes stars Melissa Auf der Maur, Tori Amos, Jennifer Baumgardner, Neneh Cherry and Ani DiFranco.
- When was The Righteous Babes released?
- The Righteous Babes was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 51 minutes.