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Babel

2006·Movie·R·143 min·7.2(4,083)

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Tragedy strikes a married couple vacationing in the Moroccan desert, which jumpstarts an interlocking story involving four different families.

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Where to watch Babel in United States

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Where is Babel streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TV
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaGoogle 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
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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

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Cast of Babel

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Richard Jones

Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi

Chieko

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Amelia

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Susan Jones

Satoshi Nikaido

Satoshi Nikaido

Kenji Mamiya

Said Tarchani

Said Tarchani

Ahmed

Boubker Ait El Caid

Boubker Ait El Caid

Yussef

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Santiago

Nathan Gamble

Nathan Gamble

Mike Jones

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Debbie Jones

Mohamed Akhzam

Mohamed Akhzam

Anwar

Yuko Murata

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.

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