Movie

Contempt

“More bold! More brazen! And much, much more Bardot!”

★ 7.0(964)19631h 43m

Contempt is streaming on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Release date: 1963-10-29
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $528,428
Budget: $900,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Rome-Paris Films

Contempt — trailer

About Contempt

Contempt is a 1963 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jean-Luc Godard, starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli and Jack Palance. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 964 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Contempt in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Art film producer Jeremy Prokosch, unhappy with the work of his director, hires Fritz Lang (as himself) to direct an adaptation of The Odyssey, but when it seems that the legendary filmmaker is making a picture destined to bomb, he brings in a screenwriter to energise the script. The professional intersects with the personal when a rift develops between the writer and his wife.

Cast

Brigitte Bardot

Camille Javal

Michel Piccoli

Paul Javal

Jack Palance

Jeremy Prokosch

Giorgia Moll

Francesca Vanini

Fritz Lang

Raoul Coutard

Cameraman

Jean-Luc Godard

Lang's Assistant Director

Linda Veras

Sirene

Themes & keywords

jealousybased on novel or bookvillalove triangleitalymovie businesscapriscreenwritercar crashdivorce

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Contempt in France?+

In France, you can stream Contempt on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique.

Is Contempt on Netflix?+

Contempt is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play.

How long is Contempt?+

Contempt has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Contempt?+

Contempt stars Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll and Fritz Lang.

When did Contempt come out?+

Contempt is a 1963 movie directed by Jean-Luc Godard.

What genre is Contempt?+

Contempt is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Contempt?+

Contempt was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.