Lulu (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1980, Lulu is a drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Lulu models for a young painter who tries to seduce her. When her husband enters the room he dies from a heart attack. Lulu marries the painter, who commits suicide when he finds out that she has been having a long standing affair with Dr Schon and whose son gives her a job. Lulu kills Dr Schon and goes to London to live with his son. Eventually, she becomes a prostitute and dies a victim of Jack the Ripper.
Who’s in it. Lulu stars Anne Bennent as Lulu, Michele Placido as Schwarz, Jean-Jacques Delbo as Doctor Goll and Hans-Jürgen Schatz as Alwa Schoen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Lulu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lulu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lulu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lulu (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lulu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lulu worth watching?
- Lulu holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lulu?
- Lulu stars Anne Bennent, Michele Placido, Jean-Jacques Delbo, Hans-Jürgen Schatz and Bruno Hübner.
- When was Lulu released?
- Lulu was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.