Maelström
A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.
Where to watch Maelström in United States
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Where is Maelström streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Sooner Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Sooner Amazon Channel, Sooner, filmfriend | — |
| France | filmfriend | Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Maelström
Maelström is a 2000 French-language drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The cast is led by Marie-Josée Croze, Jean-Nicolas Verreault, Stephanie Morgenstern. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
Maelström was produced by Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, and Max Films and made in Canada. It was released on September 15, 2000.
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writers
- Denis Villeneuve
- Release date
- September 15, 2000
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Max Films
Maelström cast & crew
Maelström was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Denis Villeneuve.
The cast features Marie-Josée Croze as Bibiane Champagne, Jean-Nicolas Verreault as Evian, Stephanie Morgenstern as Claire Gunderson, Pierre Lebeau as The Fish (voice), Kliment Denchev as Head-Annstein Karlsen, and John Dunn-Hill as Fishmonger.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre Desrochers, cinematography is by André Turpin, and it was produced by Roger Frappier and Luc Vandal.
Is Maelström worth watching?
Maelström holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 192 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Maelström is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Maelström
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Cast of Maelström
Marie-Josée Croze
Bibiane Champagne
Jean-Nicolas Verreault
Evian
Stephanie Morgenstern
Claire Gunderson
Pierre Lebeau
The Fish (voice)
Kliment Denchev
Head-Annstein Karlsen
John Dunn-Hill
Fishmonger
Bobby Beshro
Philippe Champagne
Marie-France Lambert
Marie-Jeanne Sirois
Luis Oliva
Fishmonger's Employee
Robin Aubert
Gas Station Clerk
Sylvie Moreau
Photographer
Khanh Hua
Vietnamese Restaurant Owner
Maelström — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Maelström in United States?
Maelström is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Maelström on YouTube TV?
Yes — Maelström is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Maelström in?
Maelström is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French, Norwegian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Maelström?
Maelström runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Maelström rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 192 ratings.
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