Jules and Jim
Jules et Jim
“A Hymn to Life and Love”
Synopsis
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
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New trailer for Jules et Jim - in cinemas from 4 February 2022 | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-23
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Jeanne Moreau
Catherine
Oskar Werner
Jules
Henri Serre
Jim
Marie Dubois
Thérèse
Sabine Haudepin
Sabine
Vanna Urbino
Gilberte
Serge Rezvani
Albert
Anny Nelsen
Lucie
Michel Subor
Récitant / Narrator (voix)
Danielle Bassiak
Le compagnon d'Albert
Elen Bober
Mathilde
Pierre Fabre
Homme Ivre au café
Dominique Lacarrière
Une des femmes
Bernard Largemains
Merlin
Kate Noelle
Birgitta
Jean-Louis Richard
Client dans Café
Michel Varesano
Client dans Café
Christiane Wagner
Helga
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri-Pierre Roché, François Truffaut, Jean Gruault
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Jules et Jim
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Carrosse, Sédif Productions (as S.E.D.I.F.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Truffaut
Henri-Pierre Roché, François Truffaut, Jean Gruault
Georges Delerue
Raoul Coutard
Claudine Bouché
Marcel Berbert, François Truffaut
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Claudine Bouché
Editor
François Truffaut
Producer
François Truffaut
Director
Fred Capel
Production Design
Fred Capel
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jules and Jim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jules and Jim about?
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Who directed Jules and Jim?
Jules and Jim was directed by François Truffaut.
Who stars in Jules and Jim?
The principal cast of Jules and Jim includes Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Serre, Marie Dubois, Sabine Haudepin.
When was Jules and Jim released and how long is it?
Jules and Jim was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Jules and Jim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jules and Jim was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Jules and Jim based on a book or true story?
Jules and Jim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henri-Pierre Roché".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jules and Jim?
Jules and Jim holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).