Betty (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Betty is a drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Drunk, Betty is feeling worse and worse, the previous evening is slowly coming back to her: her husband and her husband's family had criticized her harshly, had sent her away. But Betty hadn't wanted to get married in the first place. She knows that she always ruined everything, that she drinks to much, that she has had several affairs. Laure, who is taking care of her, suggests that Betty stay with her in the hotel where she lives, as long as Betty would like. Laure, too, finds solace and companionship in alcohol.
Who’s in it. Betty stars Marie Trintignant as Betty Etamble, Stéphane Audran as Laure, Yves Lambrecht as Guy Etamble and Christiane Minazzoli as Madame Etamble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Betty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betty (1992)?
- In US, Betty is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betty worth watching?
- Betty holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Betty?
- Betty stars Marie Trintignant, Stéphane Audran, Yves Lambrecht, Christiane Minazzoli and Nathalie Kousnetzoff.
- When was Betty released?
- Betty was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.