Nouvelle Vague (2026) — Release, Cast & Review Status

Directed by Richard Linklater · 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

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Released: Apr 11, 2026
Runtime: 1h 46m
Age rating: R (US) · 12A (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast: Guillaume Marbeck , Zoey Deutch , Aubry Dullin , Adrien Rouyard , Antoine Besson , Jodie Ruth-Forest
Streaming: Netflix
Country: France
Language: French

Also known as ヌーヴェルヴァーグ 누벨바그 新浪潮 Yeni Dalga Làn Sóng Mới

Official theatrical poster for Nouvelle Vague (2026)

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Netflix

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South Korea	Netflix, TVING
United Kingdom	BFI Player
United States	Netflix

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What is Nouvelle Vague about?

Paris, 1959: a restless young critic named Jean-Luc Godard races to shoot a low-budget crime romance that will become Breathless and rewrite cinema forever. Richard Linklater reconstructs the chaos of the New Wave's birth — stolen locations, jazz on the soundtrack, and the sheer arrogance required to break every rule on a shoestring.

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Short review 4 min read English Nouvelle Vague

Nouvelle Vague (2025) Review: Breathless, Made Again

Nouvelle Vague is Richard Linklater's buoyant French-language comedy about Jean-Luc Godard shooting Breathless in 1959 Paris, a love letter to making films on nerve.

Yes. It is a joyous, witty re-creation of the French New Wave's birth, best for cinephiles, and still charming for anyone who likes films about making films.

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Nouvelle Vague: frequently asked questions

Does Nouvelle Vague have a Celluloid Score yet?

Not yet. Nouvelle Vague has been released, but its composite score is pending. Any available personal editorial rating is displayed separately on the film page.

Where can I watch Nouvelle Vague?

In the United States, Nouvelle Vague streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix, TVING in South Korea; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Nouvelle Vague?

Nouvelle Vague runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

What is Nouvelle Vague rated?

Nouvelle Vague is rated R in the United States, 12A in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Nouvelle Vague?

Nouvelle Vague is directed by Richard Linklater and stars Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Adrien Rouyard, Antoine Besson.