'Annette': Release date, spoilers and all about Amazon Prime's musical drama

Starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, 'Annette' is a story filled with romance, drama and intrigue
UPDATED AUG 18, 2021
Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard as seen in 'Annette' (Instagram/ @marioncotillard)
Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard as seen in 'Annette' (Instagram/ @marioncotillard)

Romance, drama, intrigue and suspense. If you're looking for something new to watch, 'Annette' might just be the solution. It's a musical drama complete with a phenomenal star cast; it's one movie you don't want to miss. 

Starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, 'Annette' tells the story of a couple whose life gets flipped upside down after the birth of their first child. If you're looking for similar titles to check out, you might want to check out 'Resort to Love' and 'Good On Paper'.

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Release date

'Annette' premieres on August 20, 2021, on Amazon Prime Video.

Where to watch

You can stream 'Annette' from August 20 onwards on Amazon Video.

Plot

As per the official synopsis, "Los Angeles, today. Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. Under the spotlight, they form a passionate and glamorous couple. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious little girl with an exceptional destiny, will turn their lives upside down. A film by visionary director Leos Carax (Holy Motors), with story and music by Ron & Russel Mael of The Sparks, this original musical is a journey of passion, love, and fame."

Cast

Adam Driver
Adam Douglas Driver is an actor, model and Broadway star. He made his Broadway debut with 'Mrs. Warren's Profession' and later starred in 'Man and Boy'. His big role came when he starred in the series 'Girls' for which he received three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations. He has also worked on movies such as 'Lincoln', 'Frances Ha 'Inside Llewyn Davis', 'Silence' and 'Paterson'. He currently plays Kylo Ren in the latest 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy. 

Adam Driver attends the "Annette" screening and opening ceremony during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard is a French actress and musician who has won multiple awards, such as an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, two César Awards, a European Award, and a Lumières Award. She is also a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in France and was promoted to Officer in 2016. Her works include 'Chanel N°5: Dancing on the Moon', 'Dolittle', 'Nous finirons ensemble', 'Angel Face', 'Ismael's Ghosts', 'Rock'n Roll', 'Assassin's Creed', 'Allied', 'It's Only the End of the World', 'From the Land of the Moon', 'Nature Is Speaking', 'April and the Extraordinary World', 'Macbeth and 'The Little Prince'.



 

Simon Helberg
Simon Maxwell Helberg is an actor, comedian, and musician best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in the CBS sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' and even won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the same. His other works include 'Thanks Nurses', 'End of the Line', 'Paint It Black', 'Florence Foster Jenkins'. 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness', 'Hollywood Adventures', 'The Tom and Jerry Show', 'We'll Never Have Paris' and 'Drunk History'. 

Actor Simon Helberg arrives at The Paley Center For Media's 33rd Annual PALEYFEST Los Angeles 'The Big Bang Theory' at Dolby Theatre (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Director

Leos Carax
Alex Christophe Dupont, popularly known as Leos Carax, is a French film director, critic, writer, and director behind 'Anette'. His works include 'Boy Meets Girl', 'Les Amants du Pont-Neuf' and 'Holy Motors'. 

Trailers

In a whirlwind of a trailer that's sure to leave with goosebumps, 'Annette' tells the story of two creative individuals who fall passionately in love. However, when the couple soon realises that they are expecting a child, everything changes, slipping their otherwise glamourous lives upside down.



 

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