La Jetée (1962)
Kernel Score: 89% · 976 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Released: 1962-02-16
Runtime: 29 minutes
Where to watch La Jetée
- Stream: DocAlliance Films
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, DocAlliance Films
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
La Jetée parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that La Jetée is a short, unrated French science-fiction film about a man revisiting memories of his past amid a post-apocalyptic, nuclear-devastated world.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The story is set against the backdrop of a nuclear World War III and its post-apocalyptic aftermath, referenced rather than graphically shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean Négroni as Narrator (voice)
- Hélène Chatelain
- Davos Hanich
- Jacques Ledoux
- André Heinrich
- Jacques Branchu
- Pierre Joffroy
- Étienne Becker
- Philbert von Lifchitz
- Ligia Branice
La Jetée FAQ
Is La Jetée good?
La Jetée has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 976 audience ratings.
Where can I watch La Jetée?
In the US you can stream La Jetée on DocAlliance Films and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is La Jetée OK for kids?
La Jetée is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that La Jetée is a short, unrated French science-fiction film about a man revisiting memories of his past amid a post-apocalyptic, nuclear-devastated world.
What movies are like La Jetée?
If you liked La Jetée, try Port of Shadows, Life in a Year, Godzilla vs. Destoroyah and The Sacrifice.