

Every Man for Himself
A look at the sexual and professional lives of three people — a television director, his ex-girlfriend, and a sex worker.
Where to watch Every Man for Himself in United States
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Where is Every Man for Himself streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | LaCinetek |
| France | Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple 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
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 Rivière

Jacques Dutronc
Paul Godard

Nathalie Baye
Denise Rimbaud

Roland Amstutz
Customer in Room 522

Cécile Tanner
Cecile
Anna Baldaccini
Isabelle's Sister

Roger Jendly
Customer of Isabelle's Sister

Fred Personne
First Client
Michel Cassagne
Piaget
Nicole Jacquet
Woman
Paule Muret
Paul's Ex-Wife

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.











