Babylon (2022)
Damien Chazelle's audacious epic plunges into the debauchery and brilliance of Hollywood's golden age, where dreams ignite and burn out fast.
Babylon - Movie Information
- Original Title: Babylon
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Damien Chazelle
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 3h 9m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese, English, German, Italian, Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 22, 2022 (PR - PG-13), December 23, 2022 (United States - R), December 23, 2022 (Canada - 18A), January 20, 2023 (United Kingdom - 18), January 19, 2023 (Germany - 16), January 18, 2023 (France - TP), February 3, 2023 (India), January 19, 2023 (New Zealand - R18), January 19, 2023 (Australia - MA 15+), January 19, 2023 (Brazil - 18), January 19, 2023 (Mexico - C), January 19, 2023 (Italy - 14+), January 27, 2023 (Spain - 16), February 1, 2023 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: बेबीलोन (IN), 巴比倫: 星聲追夢荷里活 (HK), ব্যাবিলন (BD), Babil (TR), Բաբելոն (AM), Вавилон (RU), 巴比伦 (CN)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, C2 Motion Picture Group, Organism Pictures, Wild Chickens Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Babylon - Plot
A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.
Babylon - Trailer
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Babylon - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Damien Chazelle
Main Cast
- Diego Calva
- Margot Robbie
- Brad Pitt
- Jovan Adepo
- Jean Smart
- J.C. Currais
- Jimmy Ortega
- Marcos A. Ferraez
- Shane Powers
- Phoebe Tonkin
Writers
- Damien Chazelle
Producers
- Marc Platt
- Olivia Hamilton
- Matthew Plouffe
Babylon - FAQs
Where can you stream Babylon (2022)?
Babylon (2022) is available to stream on Netflix and Paramount+. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date availability in your region.
Is Babylon based on a true story?
Babylon is not based on a single true story, but it draws heavily on real Hollywood history. Characters are inspired by actual figures from the late 1920s silent-to-sound transition era. Nellie LaRoy echoes Clara Bow, Jack Conrad resembles John Gilbert, and Sidney Palmer reflects real Black jazz musicians of the period.
Who are the main actors in Babylon?
Babylon stars Diego Calva as ambitious outsider Manny Torres, Margot Robbie as wild-spirited actress Nellie LaRoy, and Brad Pitt as fading silent film star Jack Conrad. The ensemble also includes Jovan Adepo, Jean Smart, and Phoebe Tonkin in key supporting roles.
What is Babylon (2022) about?
Babylon chronicles the chaotic rise and fall of several dreamers during Hollywood's turbulent shift from silent films to talkies in the late 1920s. Director Damien Chazelle crafts a sprawling portrait of ambition, excess, and heartbreak set against an industry undergoing seismic transformation.
What is the age rating for Babylon?
Babylon is rated R in the United States by the MPA. The film contains strong sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use, violence, and pervasive language. It is rated 18 in the UK, 18A in Canada, MA 15+ in Australia, and 16 in Germany and Spain.
Did Babylon win any awards?
Babylon received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Original Score for Justin Hurwitz, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. It also earned Golden Globe nominations and won the Critics Choice Award for Best Score, though it underperformed commercially at the box office.
How long is Babylon (2022)?
Babylon has a runtime of 3 hours and 9 minutes (189 minutes). It is one of director Damien Chazelle's longest films, using its epic length to immerse viewers in the sprawling, chaotic world of late-1920s Hollywood across multiple storylines and characters.
What movies are similar to Babylon (2022)?
If you enjoyed Babylon, consider watching Singin' in the Rain (1952), Mulholland Drive (2001), or La La Land (2016) for more Hollywood-themed storytelling. The Fabelmans (2022) and Empire of Light (2022) also explore cinema's power and the personal cost of creative ambition.
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