Irma Vep
“A Latex Comedy”
A has-been French filmmaker wants a Hong Kong actress to be the heroine in a rendering of Les Vampires.
Where to watch Irma Vep in United States
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Where is Irma Vep streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Sooner Amazon Channel, Sooner | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Irma Vep
Irma Vep is a 1996 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Assayas. The cast is led by Maggie Cheung, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Nathalie Richard. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Irma Vep was produced by Dacia Films and made in France. It was released on October 1, 1996, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Writers
- Olivier Assayas
- Release date
- October 1, 1996
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Dacia Films
Irma Vep cast & crew
Irma Vep was directed by Olivier Assayas and written by Olivier Assayas.
The cast features Maggie Cheung as Maggie, Jean-Pierre Léaud as René Vidal, Nathalie Richard as Zoé, Antoine Basler as Journalist, Nathalie Boutefeu as Laure, and Alex Descas as Desormeaux.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Richard, cinematography is by Éric Gautier, and it was produced by Georges Benayoun and Françoise Guglielmi.
Is Irma Vep worth watching?
Irma Vep holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 246 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Irma Vep is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Irma Vep
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Cast of Irma Vep
Maggie Cheung
Maggie
Jean-Pierre Léaud
René Vidal
Nathalie Richard
Zoé
Antoine Basler
Journalist
Nathalie Boutefeu
Laure
Alex Descas
Desormeaux
Dominique Faysse
Maïté
Arsinée Khanjian
L'américaine
Bernard Nissile
Markus
Olivier Torres
Ferdinand / Moreno
Bulle Ogier
Mireille
Lou Castel
José Mirano
Irma Vep — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Irma Vep in United States?
Irma Vep is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Irma Vep on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Irma Vep is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Irma Vep in?
Irma Vep is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Irma Vep?
Irma Vep runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Irma Vep rated?
Irma Vep is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 246 ratings.
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