Baxter, Vera Baxter (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, Baxter, Vera Baxter is a drama and mystery film directed by Marguerite Duras, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In an empty villa, Vera Baxter sits and contemplates her life, as she recounts to a woman who was drawn to the villa when she heard the name Vera Baxter pronounced. Vera tells her about her no-good husband, who has been using her to keep his failing business afloat, up to her present love affair.
Who’s in it. Baxter, Vera Baxter stars Delphine Seyrig as L'inconnue, Noëlle Châtelet as Monique Combes, Claudine Gabay as Vera Baxter and Gérard Depardieu as Michel Cayre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Baxter, Vera Baxter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baxter, Vera Baxter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baxter, Vera Baxter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baxter, Vera Baxter (1977)?
- In US, Baxter, Vera Baxter is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baxter, Vera Baxter worth watching?
- Baxter, Vera Baxter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baxter, Vera Baxter?
- Baxter, Vera Baxter stars Delphine Seyrig, Noëlle Châtelet, Claudine Gabay, Gérard Depardieu and Nathalie Nell.
- When was Baxter, Vera Baxter released?
- Baxter, Vera Baxter was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.