Lady Oscar (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, Lady Oscar is a drama, romance and history film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 124 minutes. “The glamour, the strife, the intrigue of 18th century France!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.
Who’s in it. Lady Oscar stars Catriona MacColl as Oscar François de Jarjayes, Barry Stokes as André Grandier, Jonas Bergström as Hans Axel von Fersen and Christine Böhm as Marie Antoinette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Lady Oscar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Oscar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Oscar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Oscar (1979)?
- In US, Lady Oscar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady Oscar worth watching?
- Lady Oscar holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Oscar?
- Lady Oscar stars Catriona MacColl, Barry Stokes, Jonas Bergström, Christine Böhm and Terence Budd.
- When was Lady Oscar released?
- Lady Oscar was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.