Documenteur (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Documenteur is a drama film directed by Agnès Varda, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. After separating from the father of her son, a young French woman tries to find lodging and a fresh start in L.A. for herself and her son.
Who’s in it. Documenteur stars Joe Cole as Jan Gies, Sabine Mamou as Emilie Cooper, Mathieu Demy as Martin Cooper and Lisa Blok-Linson as Lisa, l'amie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Documenteur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Documenteur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Documenteur tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Documenteur (1981)?
- In US, Documenteur is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Documenteur worth watching?
- Documenteur holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Documenteur?
- Documenteur stars Joe Cole, Sabine Mamou, Mathieu Demy, Lisa Blok-Linson and Tina Odom.
- When was Documenteur released?
- Documenteur was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.