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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

6.920102h 10mMovieDrama

A glimpse at the life of French singer Serge Gainsbourg, from growing up in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris through his successful song-writing years in the 1960s to his death in 1991 at the age of 62.

DirectorJoann Sfar
WriterJoann Sfar
ProducersFrédérique Dumas-Zajdela·Didier Lupfer

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Cast · Directed by Joann Sfar

ÉEÉric Elmosnino
Éric Elmosnino
Serge Gainsbourg
LGLucy Gordon
Lucy Gordon
Jane Birkin
LCLaetitia Casta
Laetitia Casta
Brigitte Bardot
DJDoug Jones
Doug Jones
La gueule
AMAnna Mouglalis
Anna Mouglalis
Juliette Greco
MJMylène Jampanoï
Mylène Jampanoï
Bambou
SFSara Forestier
Sara Forestier
France Gall
KKKacey Mottet Klein
Kacey Mottet Klein
Lucien Ginsburg
RVRăzvan Vasilescu
Răzvan Vasilescu
Joseph Gainsburg (le père)
DDDinara Drukarova
Dinara Drukarova
Olga Gainsburg (la mère)
PKPhilippe Katerine
Philippe Katerine
Boris Vian
DGDeborah Grall
Deborah Grall
Elisabeth Levizky

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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is streaming on Philo, Fandor and Cineverse in United States, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life on Netflix?

No, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Fandor instead.

Where can I watch Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life for free?

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life based on a true story?

Yes — Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).