Sign up

Choice of Arms

1981Movie2 h 15 min

CrimeThriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–82%

An intriguing, tense crime movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Three People. Two Love Stories. One Choice.

A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.

Feels like

  • French Crime
  • Gangster Film
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Redemption
  • Violent Confrontation
  • Masculinity
  • Old Friends
  • Betrayal
  • Moral Choices

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Alain Corneau
Written by
Alain Corneau, Michel Grisolia
Produced by
Alain Sarde
Music by
Philippe Sarde

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 19, 1981 · 2 h 15 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
August 19, 1981
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Choice of Arms?"

Questions about Choice of Arms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Choice of Arms?

KanopyFrance

In the United States, Choice of Arms streams on France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Choice of Arms worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Choice of Arms in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.