Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
2010, French. Directed by Joann Sfar.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joann SfarDirector
- Éric ElmosninoSerge Gainsbourg
- Lucy GordonJane Birkin
- Laetitia CastaBrigitte Bardot
- Doug JonesLa gueule
- Anna MouglalisJuliette Greco
- Mylène JampanoïBambou
- Sara ForestierFrance Gall
- Kacey Mottet KleinLucien Ginsburg
- Răzvan VasilescuJoseph Gainsburg (le père)
- Dinara DrukarovaOlga Gainsburg (la mère)
- Philippe KaterineBoris Vian
- Deborah GrallElisabeth Levizky
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2010
- Original title
- Gainsbourg (vie héroïque)
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Joann Sfar
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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life: quick answers
Is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life have a post-credits scene?
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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life on?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
If you liked Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, try 20th Century Women, Rocketman, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
Who directed Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life?
Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) was directed by Joann Sfar and stars Éric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta.