Level Five (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Level Five is a war, romance and documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The French computer programmer Laura inherits the task of making a computer game of the Battle of Okinawa in Japan during World War 2. She searches the Internet for information on the battle, and interviews Japanese experts and witnesses. The extraordinary circumstances of the Battle of Okinawa lead Laura to reflect deeply on her own life and humanity in general, particularly the influence of history and memories.
Who’s in it. Level Five stars Catherine Belkhodja as Laura, Nagisa Ōshima as Himself and Chris Marker as Chris.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Level Five has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Level Five page.
If you liked it. Fans of Level Five tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Level Five (1997)?
- In US, Level Five is available to stream on OVID and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Level Five worth watching?
- Level Five holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Level Five?
- Level Five stars Catherine Belkhodja, Nagisa Ōshima and Chris Marker.
- When was Level Five released?
- Level Five was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.