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Le Trou

1960Movie2 h 12 minNR

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A gripping, tense drama movie about crime and history, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Poor Gaspard...

Four prison inmates have been hatching a plan to literally dig out of jail when another prisoner, Claude Gaspard, is moved into their cell. They take a risk and share their plan with the newcomer. Over the course of three days, the prisoners and friends break through the concrete floor using a bed post and begin to make their way through the sewer system – yet their escape is anything but assured.

Feels like

  • Prison Escape
  • French Cinema
  • Crime Drama
  • Heist Thriller
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Claustrophobic
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Detailed Planning
  • Realistic Portrayal

Cast

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Directed by
Jacques Becker
Produced by
Serge Silberman

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Facts

March 18, 1960 · 2 h 12 min · NR

Released
March 18, 1960
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Box office
$33,187
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas, Great Escape, Headbutting Heroes +9

  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • Great Escape
  • Headbutting Heroes
  • The Informant
  • Prison Escape Artist
  • Prison
  • You All Meet in a Cell
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
  • Jail Bake
  • Sleeping Dummy

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Q&A

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Where can I stream Le Trou?

In the United States, Le Trou streams on Criterion. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Le Trou worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%).

Is Le Trou in English?

French

No, it was made in French.