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Every Man for Himself

1980·Movie·NR·87 min·6.2(80)

A look at the sexual and professional lives of three people — a television director, his ex-girlfriend, and a sex worker.

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Where to watch Every Man for Himself in United States

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CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesCriterion ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United KingdomCurzon Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaCriterion ChannelApple TV Store
GermanyLaCinetek
FranceCine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD

About Every Man for Himself

Every Man for Himself is a 1980 French-language drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard. The cast is led by Isabelle Huppert, Jacques Dutronc, Nathalie Baye. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

Every Man for Himself was produced by mk2 Films, Sara Films, and SAGA Production and made in Austria and France. It was released on October 12, 1980, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Writers
Anne-Marie Miéville, Jean-Claude Carrière
Release date
October 12, 1980
Original language
French
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Austria, France
Production
mk2 Films, Sara Films, SAGA Production
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Every Man for Himself cast & crew

Every Man for Himself was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and written by Anne-Marie Miéville and Jean-Claude Carrière.

The cast features Isabelle Huppert as Isabelle Rivière, Jacques Dutronc as Paul Godard, Nathalie Baye as Denise Rimbaud, Roland Amstutz as Customer in Room 522, Cécile Tanner as Cecile, and Anna Baldaccini as Isabelle's Sister.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Renato Berta, and it was produced by Jean-Luc Godard and Alain Sarde.

Is Every Man for Himself worth watching?

Every Man for Himself holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Every Man for Himself is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Every Man for Himself

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Huppert

Isabelle Rivière

Jacques Dutronc

Jacques Dutronc

Paul Godard

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

Denise Rimbaud

Roland Amstutz

Roland Amstutz

Customer in Room 522

Cécile Tanner

Cécile Tanner

Cecile

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Anna Baldaccini

Isabelle's Sister

Roger Jendly

Roger Jendly

Customer of Isabelle's Sister

Fred Personne

Fred Personne

First Client

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Michel Cassagne

Piaget

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Nicole Jacquet

Woman

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Paule Muret

Paul's Ex-Wife

Dore de Rosa

Dore de Rosa

Hotel Attendant

Every Man for Himself — FAQs

Where can I watch Every Man for Himself in United States?

Every Man for Himself is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.

Is Every Man for Himself on Criterion Channel?

Yes — Every Man for Himself is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.

What language is Every Man for Himself in?

Every Man for Himself is originally in French, with audio tracks including Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Every Man for Himself?

Every Man for Himself runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

What is Every Man for Himself rated?

Every Man for Himself is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 80 ratings.

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