

La Haine
“How far you fall doesn't matter, it's how you land…”
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
Where to watch La Haine in United States
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Where is La Haine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, France TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About La Haine
La Haine is a 1995 French-language drama film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. The cast is led by Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 4600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
La Haine was produced by Kasso Productions, La Sept Cinéma, and Les Productions Lazennec and made in France. It was released on May 31, 1995, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Writers
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Release date
- May 31, 1995
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Kasso Productions, La Sept Cinéma, Les Productions Lazennec
La Haine cast & crew
La Haine was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Mathieu Kassovitz.
The cast features Vincent Cassel as Vinz, Hubert Koundé as Hubert, Saïd Taghmaoui as Saïd, Abdel Ahmed Ghili as Abdel, Solo as Santo, and Joseph Momo as Ordinary Man.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pierre Aïm and it was produced by Christophe Rossignon.
Is La Haine worth watching?
La Haine holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 4,580 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, La Haine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch La Haine
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Cast of La Haine

Vincent Cassel
Vinz

Hubert Koundé
Hubert

Saïd Taghmaoui
Saïd

Abdel Ahmed Ghili
Abdel

Solo
Santo
Joseph Momo
Ordinary Man

Héloïse Rauth
Sarah
Rywka Wajsbrot
Vinz's Grandmother

Olga Abrego
Vinz's Aunt

Laurent Labasse
Cook

Choukri Gabteni
Saïd's Brother
Nabil Ben Mhamed
Joking Boy
La Haine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch La Haine in United States?
La Haine is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is La Haine on Criterion Channel?
Yes — La Haine is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is La Haine in?
La Haine is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is La Haine?
La Haine runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is La Haine rated?
La Haine is rated NR. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 4,580 ratings.











