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.
Where to watch Code Unknown in United States
Can I watch Code Unknown in United States? Code Unknown isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Code Unknown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | filmfriend | — |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 Yvon Crenn and Marin Karmitz.
Is Code Unknown worth watching?
Code Unknown holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 291 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
Code Unknown isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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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 not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 291 ratings.
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