In His Hands
In Lille, Claire Gauthier is an ordinary married woman with a young daughter that works in an insurance company analyzing losses of insured properties. When the single veterinary Laurent Kessler claims damage in his basement caused by a flooding due to water leakage, Claire resolves the situation favorably for him. The weird Laurent visits Claire in her office successively, inviting her for drinks and lunch, and they get close to each other. Meanwhile, a serial killer is terrorizing Lille, killing women with a scalpel. Claire feels a great attraction for Laurent, who has an unusual behavior in her apartment. When Claire sees a scalpel in the pocket of Laurent's jacket, she fears him, but still loves him.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
About In His Hands
In His Hands is a 2005 French-language drama and thriller film directed by Anne Fontaine. The cast is led by Benoît Poelvoorde, Isabelle Carré, Jonathan Zaccaï. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID.
In His Hands was produced by Soudaine Compagnie, Ciné B, and K-STAR and made in France. It was released on September 11, 2005.
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Writers
- Anne Fontaine, Julien Boivent
- Release date
- September 11, 2005
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Soudaine Compagnie, Ciné B, K-STAR
In His Hands cast & crew
In His Hands was directed by Anne Fontaine and written by Anne Fontaine and Julien Boivent.
The cast features Benoît Poelvoorde as Laurent Kessler, Isabelle Carré as Claire Gauthier, Jonathan Zaccaï as Fabrice, Valérie Donzelli as Valérie, Agathe Louvieaux as Pauline, and Bernard Bloch as Le directeur.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pascal Dusapin, cinematography is by Denis Lenoir, and it was produced by Philippe Carcassonne and Bruno Pésery.
Is In His Hands worth watching?
In His Hands holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 57 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, In His Hands is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of In His Hands
Benoît Poelvoorde
Laurent Kessler
Isabelle Carré
Claire Gauthier
Jonathan Zaccaï
Fabrice
Valérie Donzelli
Valérie
Agathe Louvieaux
Pauline
Bernard Bloch
Le directeur
Véronique Nordey
la mère de Laurent
Michel Dubois
Claire's Father
Martine Chevallier
Claire's Mother
Dominique Dubois
Mme Gauthier la mère de Fabrice
Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc
Le collègue de bureau
Pierre Diot
In His Hands — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In His Hands in United States?
In His Hands is streaming on OVID in United States.
▸Is In His Hands on OVID?
Yes — In His Hands is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is In His Hands in?
In His Hands is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In His Hands?
In His Hands runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is In His Hands rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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