Scribe
“Some things cannot be unheard.”
Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization that employs him. Precipitated at the heart of a political plot, he must face the brutal mechanics of the underground world of the secret services.
Where to watch Scribe in United States
Can I watch Scribe in United States? Scribe isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Scribe streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Made in Europe Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Scribe
Scribe is a 2016 French-language action and thriller film directed by Thomas Kruithof. The cast is led by François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès, Sami Bouajila. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Scribe was produced by 24 25 Films and SCOPE Pictures and made in France and Belgium. It was released on October 19, 2016.
- Director
- Thomas Kruithof
- Writers
- Aurélie Valat, Thomas Kruithof, Yann Gozlan
- Release date
- October 19, 2016
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- 24 25 Films, SCOPE Pictures
Scribe cast & crew
Scribe was directed by Thomas Kruithof and written by Aurélie Valat, Thomas Kruithof, and Yann Gozlan.
The cast features François Cluzet as Duval, Denis Podalydès as Clément, Sami Bouajila as Labarthe, Simon Abkarian as Gerfaut, Alba Rohrwacher as Sara, and Philippe Résimont as De Grugy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Alex Lamarque and it was produced by Thibault Gast and Matthias Weber.
Is Scribe worth watching?
Scribe holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 191 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Scribe is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Scribe
Scribe isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Scribe
François Cluzet
Duval
Denis Podalydès
Clément
Sami Bouajila
Labarthe
Simon Abkarian
Gerfaut
Alba Rohrwacher
Sara
Philippe Résimont
De Grugy
Daniel Hanssens
Albert
Bruno Georis
Labarthe's right-hand man
Olivier Bony
The neighbor
Bernard Eylenbosch
The right-hand man
Alexia Depicker
The HR manager
Nader Farman
Al-Shamikh
Scribe — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Scribe in United States?
Scribe is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Scribe in?
Scribe is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Scribe?
Scribe runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Scribe rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 191 ratings.
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