Bilitis (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1977, Bilitis is a drama and romance film directed by David Hamilton, running about 95 minutes. “A boarding school teenager on the verge of full erotic awakening.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A coming of age story centering on the exploits of a young girl during summer vacation.
Who’s in it. Bilitis stars Patti D'Arbanville as Bilitis, Mathieu Carrière as Nikias, Bernard Giraudeau as Lucas and Gilles Kohler as Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Bilitis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bilitis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bilitis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bilitis (1977)?
- In US, Bilitis is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bilitis worth watching?
- Bilitis holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bilitis?
- Bilitis stars Patti D'Arbanville, Mathieu Carrière, Bernard Giraudeau, Gilles Kohler and Mona Kristensen.
- When was Bilitis released?
- Bilitis was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.