Keep Your Right Up (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1987, Keep Your Right Up is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. This film is made up several sketches in which certain actors play several real or fictional roles to a background of rock music. The lead character, played by Godard himself, is an annoyingly perfectionist film-maker determined to wring every last drop of the finest performance possible from his stars.

Who’s in it. Keep Your Right Up stars Jean-Luc Godard as Idiot / Prince, Jane Birkin as Cicada, Jacques Villeret as Individual and François Périer as Man, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Keep Your Right Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep Your Right Up page.

If you liked it. Fans of Keep Your Right Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Keep Your Right Up (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Keep Your Right Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Keep Your Right Up worth watching?
Keep Your Right Up holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Keep Your Right Up?
Keep Your Right Up stars Jean-Luc Godard, Jane Birkin, Jacques Villeret, François Périer and Fred Chichin.
When was Keep Your Right Up released?
Keep Your Right Up was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.