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Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

2008·Movie
2h 13min
IMDb7.4Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes81%82%

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Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.
French GangsterTrue CrimeInfamous CriminalMedia ObsessionParanoiaViolent ConfrontationFast-PacedIntense

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-François Richet
Written by:
Jean-François Richet, Abdel Raouf Dafri, Abdel Raouf Dafri
Produced by:
Thomas Langmann, Antoinette Boulat, Daniel Delume
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, François Groult, Pascal Chauvin

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Questions about Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

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Where can I stream Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloKanopyHooplaFandorOVIDPlex

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?

2 h 13 min

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 runs 2 h 13 min.

Is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?

Critics77
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 much the same way.

Was Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 60% of its budget.

What language is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.