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In His Hands

2005·Movie
1h 30min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–56%
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In Lille, Claire Gauthier is an ordinary married woman with a young daughter that works in an insurance company analyzing losses of insured properties. When the single veterinary Laurent Kessler claims damage in his basement caused by a flooding due to water leakage, Claire resolves the situation favorably for him. The weird Laurent visits Claire in her office successively, inviting her for drinks and lunch, and they get close to each other. Meanwhile, a serial killer is terrorizing Lille, killing women with a scalpel. Claire feels a great attraction for Laurent, who has an unusual behavior in her apartment. When Claire sees a scalpel in the pocket of Laurent's jacket, she fears him, but still loves him.
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Crew

Directed by:
Anne Fontaine
Written by:
Anne Fontaine, Julien Boivent, Dominique Barbéris
Produced by:
Philippe Carcassonne, Antoinette Boulat, Bruno Pésery
Composed by:
Pascal Chauvin, Jean-Pierre Laforce, Pascal Dusapin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is In His Hands worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In His Hands rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is In His Hands?

1 h 30 min

In His Hands runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is In His Hands in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch In His Hands?

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