

Babel
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Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.
Where to watch Babel in United States
Click a service to open Babel there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Babel streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Babel
Babel is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Rinko Kikuchi, Adriana Barraza. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 4100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Babel was produced by Central Films, Zeta Film, and Anonymous Content and made in France and Mexico. It was released on October 26, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $135 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Writers
- Guillermo Arriaga
- Release date
- October 26, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Mexico
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $135 million
- Production
- Central Films, Zeta Film, Anonymous Content
Babel cast & crew
Babel was directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga.
The cast features Brad Pitt as Richard Jones, Rinko Kikuchi as Chieko, Adriana Barraza as Amelia, Cate Blanchett as Susan Jones, Satoshi Nikaido as Kenji Mamiya, and Said Tarchani as Ahmed.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, cinematography is by Rodrigo Prieto, and it was produced by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Steve Golin.
Is Babel worth watching?
Babel holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 4,083 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Babel is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Babel
In United States, you can stream Babel on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Babel

Brad Pitt
Richard Jones

Rinko Kikuchi
Chieko

Adriana Barraza
Amelia

Cate Blanchett
Susan Jones

Satoshi Nikaido
Kenji Mamiya

Said Tarchani
Ahmed

Boubker Ait El Caid
Yussef

Gael García Bernal
Santiago

Nathan Gamble
Mike Jones

Elle Fanning
Debbie Jones

Mohamed Akhzam
Anwar

Yuko Murata
Mitsu
Babel — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Babel in United States?
Babel is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Babel on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Babel is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Babel in?
Babel is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Spanish, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Babel?
Babel runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Babel rated?
Babel is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 4,083 ratings.











