The Adversary
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
Where to watch The Adversary in United States
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Where is The Adversary streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | France Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
About The Adversary
The Adversary is a 2002 French-language mystery, drama and crime film directed by Nicole Garcia. The cast is led by Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel.
The Adversary was produced by StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, and France 3 Cinéma and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on August 28, 2002.
- Director
- Nicole Garcia
- Writers
- Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, Nicole Garcia
- Release date
- August 28, 2002
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Production
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, France 3 Cinéma
The Adversary cast & crew
The Adversary was directed by Nicole Garcia and written by Frédéric Bélier-Garcia and Nicole Garcia.
The cast features Daniel Auteuil as Jean-Marc Faure, Géraldine Pailhas as Christine Faure, François Cluzet as Luc, François Berléand as Rémi, Emmanuelle Devos as Marianne, and Alice Fauvet as Alice.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, cinematography is by Jean-Marc Fabre, and it was produced by Christine Gozlan and Alain Sarde.
Is The Adversary worth watching?
The Adversary holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 194 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and crime, The Adversary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Adversary
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Cast of The Adversary
Daniel Auteuil
Jean-Marc Faure
Géraldine Pailhas
Christine Faure
François Cluzet
Luc
François Berléand
Rémi
Emmanuelle Devos
Marianne
Alice Fauvet
Alice
Martin Jobert
Vincent
Michel Cassagne
Le père de Jean-Marc
Joséphine Derenne
La mère de Jean-Marc
Anne Loiret
Cécile
Olivier Cruveiller
Jean-Jacques
Nadine Alari
La mère de Christine
The Adversary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Adversary in United States?
The Adversary is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Adversary on France Channel Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Adversary is currently available on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Adversary in?
The Adversary is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Adversary?
The Adversary runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Adversary rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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