The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
187 audience votes
Key crew
- Patrice LeconteDirector
- Michael NymanOriginal Music Composer
- Patrick DewolfWriter
- Patrice LeconteWriter
Cast
- Michel BlancMonsieur Hire
- Sandrine BonnaireAlice
- Luc ThuillierÉmile
- André WilmsPolice inspector
- Philippe DormoyFrançois
- Marie GayduYoung girl
- Michel MoranoTaxi driver
- Nora NoëlGuardian
- Bernard SouffletTattoo artist
- Eric BérengerBowling alley manager
- Marielle BerthonPierette Bourgeois
- Cristiana RéaliTeenager at the bowling
Stills
Themes
murder suspect