Code Unknown
“Love has a language all its own.”
A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.
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Where is Code Unknown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | filmfriend | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
About Code Unknown
Code Unknown is a 2000 French-language drama film directed by Michael Haneke. The cast is led by Juliette Binoche, Thierry Neuvic, Josef Bierbichler. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Code Unknown was produced by Les Films Alain Sarde, ARTE France Cinéma, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France and Germany. It was released on November 15, 2000. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Haneke
- Writers
- Michael Haneke
- Release date
- November 15, 2000
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Les Films Alain Sarde, ARTE France Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma
Code Unknown cast & crew
Code Unknown was directed by Michael Haneke and written by Michael Haneke.
The cast features Juliette Binoche as Anne Laurent, Thierry Neuvic as Georges, Josef Bierbichler as Bauer, Alexandre Hamidi as Jean, Maimouna Hélène Diarra as Aminate, and Ona Lu Yenke as Amadou.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giba Gonçalves, cinematography is by Jürgen Jürges, and it was produced by Alain Sarde and Yvon Crenn.
Is Code Unknown worth watching?
Code Unknown holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 278 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Code Unknown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Code Unknown
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Cast of Code Unknown
Juliette Binoche
Anne Laurent
Thierry Neuvic
Georges
Josef Bierbichler
Bauer
Alexandre Hamidi
Jean
Maimouna Hélène Diarra
Aminate
Ona Lu Yenke
Amadou
Djibril Kouyaté
The Father
Luminița Gheorghiu
Maria
Crenguța Hariton
Irina
Bob Nicolescu
Dragos
Bruno Todeschini
Pierre
Paulus Manker
Perrin
Code Unknown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Code Unknown in United States?
Code Unknown is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Code Unknown on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Code Unknown is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Code Unknown in?
Code Unknown is originally in French, with audio tracks including Arabic, Bambara, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Code Unknown?
Code Unknown runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Code Unknown rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 278 ratings.
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