

35 Shots of Rum
“We all live such withdrawn lives... Everyone in his corner.”
A widower and his daughter witness the retirement of a colleague of his and the closing of her department at her university.
Where to watch 35 Shots of Rum in United States
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Where is 35 Shots of Rum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Metrograph, Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | filmfriend | — |
About 35 Shots of Rum
35 Shots of Rum is a 2009 French-language drama film directed by Claire Denis. The cast is led by Alex Descas, Mati Diop, Nicole Dogué. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Metrograph, Kanopy.
35 Shots of Rum was produced by Soudaine Compagnie, Pandora Film, and ARTE France Cinéma and made in France and Germany. It was released on February 18, 2009, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Writers
- Jean-Pol Fargeau, Claire Denis
- Release date
- February 18, 2009
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Production
- Soudaine Compagnie, Pandora Film, ARTE France Cinéma
35 Shots of Rum cast & crew
35 Shots of Rum was directed by Claire Denis and written by Jean-Pol Fargeau and Claire Denis.
The cast features Alex Descas as Lionel, Mati Diop as Joséphine, Nicole Dogué as Gabrielle, Grégoire Colin as Noé, Julieth Mars Toussaint as René, and Ingrid Caven as Joséphine's German Aunt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Boulter, cinematography is by Agnès Godard, and it was produced by Bruno Pésery and Karl Baumgartner.
Is 35 Shots of Rum worth watching?
35 Shots of Rum holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, 35 Shots of Rum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 35 Shots of Rum
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Cast of 35 Shots of Rum

Alex Descas
Lionel

Mati Diop
Joséphine

Nicole Dogué
Gabrielle

Grégoire Colin
Noé
Julieth Mars Toussaint
René

Ingrid Caven
Joséphine's German Aunt

Jean-Christophe Folly
Ruben

Adèle Ado
Boss of the Bar
Mario Canonge
Colleague

Stéphane Pocrain
Professor
Mary Pie
Lina

Ériq Ebouaney
Blanchard
35 Shots of Rum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 35 Shots of Rum in United States?
35 Shots of Rum is streaming on Metrograph, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is 35 Shots of Rum on Metrograph?
Yes — 35 Shots of Rum is currently available on Metrograph in United States.
▸What language is 35 Shots of Rum in?
35 Shots of Rum is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 35 Shots of Rum?
35 Shots of Rum runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is 35 Shots of Rum rated?
35 Shots of Rum is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 86 ratings.











