Polytechnique

Name: Polytechnique
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2009-02-06
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse, Evelyne Brochu, Martin Watier

2009·Movie·NR·77 min·★ 7.1(701)

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Where to watch Polytechnique in United States

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Where is Polytechnique streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom	BFI Player	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	Fandor, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Crave	Apple TV Store
France	—	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD

About Polytechnique

Polytechnique is a 2009 French-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The cast is led by Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor.

Polytechnique was produced by Don Carmody Productions and Remstar Productions and made in Canada. It was released on February 6, 2009, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writers: Jacques Davidts, Eric Leca, Denis Villeneuve
Release date: February 6, 2009
OTT release: January 15, 2018
Original language: French
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Production: Don Carmody Productions, Remstar Productions

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Polytechnique cast & crew

Polytechnique was directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Jacques Davidts, Eric Leca, and Denis Villeneuve.

The cast features Maxim Gaudette as The Assassin, Sébastien Huberdeau as Jean-François, Karine Vanasse as Valérie, Evelyne Brochu as Stéphanie, Martin Watier as Jean-François (voice), and Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Jean-François' Mother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Benoît Charest, cinematography is by Pierre Gill, and it was produced by Karine Vanasse and André Rouleau.

Is Polytechnique worth watching?

Polytechnique holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 701 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Polytechnique is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Polytechnique

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It first became available to stream digitally on January 15, 2018.

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