Year 2015 Theatrical Release 2015 04 10 Video Release 2015 07 14 Studio IFC Films Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA language and brief graphic nudity Color Color Runtime 124 Animated Live Action Full Synopsis Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and Chloe Grace Moretz light up this scintillating showbiz drama from acclaimed director Olivier Assayas Carlos . When she's cast as the older lover in a romantic lesbian drama opposite an upstart young starlet Moretz , an established middle aged actress Binoche is overcome with personal insecurities and professional jealousies all while sexual tension simmers between her and her personal assistant Stewart . A bewitching tale of backstage rivalry, Clouds of Sils Maria is propelled by tour de force performances from three actresses at the top of their game. Director Olivier Assayas Cast Olivier Assayas; Juliette Binoche; Kristen Stewart; Chloe Grace Moretz; Angela Winkler; Brady Corbet; Johnny Flynn; Lars Eidinger; Brady Corbet; Hanns Zischler