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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq

2014·Movie
1h 32min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes88%65%
IMDb6.7Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes88%65%

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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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Directed by:
Guillaume Nicloux
Written by:
Guillaume Nicloux
Produced by:
Benoît Quainon, Sylvie Pialat
Composed by:
Olivier Dô Hùu, Fanny Weinzaepelen

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Where can I stream The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq legally?

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Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

1 h 32 min

The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

Critics76
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq higher (76) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq in?

FrenchGermanPolish

It was made in French, with some German, Polish. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

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