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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq

2014Movie1 h 32 min

62
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Only unmasked kidnappers spell trouble

In September 2011 writer Michel Houellebecq briefly disappeared off the face of the earth. Wild rumours began circulating on the Internet that he’d been abducted by Al-Qaeda or aliens from outer space. Some Twitter users even expressed relief that the controversial author was suddenly no longer around. This film now reveals what really happened: Three tough guys variously with impressive hairstyles and bodybuilder physiques carried off the star intellectual, taking him out of the daily stress of dodging autograph hunters and having his flat renovated and bringing him to a beautiful rural underdog idyll, full of dog grooming, bodybuilding demonstrations, junk cars and Polish sausages. But who was to pay the ransom?

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August 27, 2014 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
August 27, 2014
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Polish
Made in
France
Available in
11 countries

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Where can I stream The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

In the United States, The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq in English?

FrenchGermanPolish

No, it was made in French, with some German and Polish.