Cold Water
An outer suburb of Paris, 1972. Gilles and Christine, both sixteen, are classmates and lovers who have become frustrated with the aloofness of their families and the general monotony of their lives. When the pair are caught shoplifting, Christine's father ships her off to a home for emotionally disturbed children, temporarily putting space between her and Gilles. Luckily for them, though, she escapes and the couple contemplate running away together.
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|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Cold Water
Cold Water is a 1994 French-language drama film directed by Olivier Assayas. The cast is led by Virginie Ledoyen, Cyprien Fouquet, László Szabó. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Cold Water was produced by Ima Films, IMA Productions, and La Sept-Arte and made in France. It was released on July 6, 1994, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Writers
- Olivier Assayas
- Release date
- July 6, 1994
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Ima Films, IMA Productions, La Sept-Arte
Cold Water cast & crew
Cold Water was directed by Olivier Assayas and written by Olivier Assayas.
The cast features Virginie Ledoyen as Christine, Cyprien Fouquet as Gilles, László Szabó as Le père de Gilles, Jean-Pierre Darroussin as L'inspecteur, Dominique Faysse as La mère de Christine, and Jackie Berroyer as Le père de Christine.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Denis Lenoir and it was produced by Georges Benayoun and Paul Rosenberg.
Is Cold Water worth watching?
Cold Water holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Cold Water is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cold Water
Virginie Ledoyen
Christine
Cyprien Fouquet
Gilles
László Szabó
Le père de Gilles
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
L'inspecteur
Dominique Faysse
La mère de Christine
Jackie Berroyer
Le père de Christine
Smaïl Mekki
Mourad
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
Le professeur
Ilona Györi
Marie
Renée Amzallag
L'infirmière
Mathieu Mardoukhaev
Frère de Gilles
Jérôme Simonin
Vendeur de dynamite
Cold Water — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cold Water in United States?
Cold Water is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Cold Water on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Cold Water is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Cold Water in?
Cold Water is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, Hungarian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cold Water?
Cold Water runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Cold Water rated?
Cold Water is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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