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Le Samouraï

1967Movie1 h 45 minPG

CrimeThriller
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic908.2Rotten Tomatoes92%93%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about crime and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

His only friend was his gun!

After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts, finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Masterpiece
  • Existential Crime Thriller
  • Stylized Minimalism
  • Lone Wolf Protagonist
  • Atmospheric
  • Character Study
  • French New Wave
  • Taut Suspense
  • Iconic Cinematography

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Pierre Melville
Written by
Jean-Pierre Melville, Georges Pellegrin
Produced by
Raymond Borderie, Eugène Lépicier
Music by
François de Roubaix

Everyone

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

Facts

October 25, 1967 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
October 25, 1967
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Box office
$215,245
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Unnaturally Blue Lighting, Conspicuous Trenchcoat, Fedora of Asskicking +9

  • Unnaturally Blue Lighting
  • Conspicuous Trenchcoat
  • Fedora of Asskicking
  • Professional Killer
  • Rule of Three
  • Anti-Hero
  • The Quiet One
  • Incredibly Obvious Bug
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Police Are Useless
  • Doomed Protagonist
  • Caged Bird Metaphor

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Le Samouraï?"

Questions about Le Samouraï

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Le Samouraï?

PrimeHBO MaxKanopyCriterionShout! Factory TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Le Samouraï streams on Prime, HBO Max, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Le Samouraï worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 90).

Is Le Samouraï okay for kids?

PGViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Le Samouraï?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Le Samouraï in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Le Samouraï use?

Unnaturally Blue LightingConspicuous TrenchcoatFedora of AsskickingProfessional KillerRule of ThreeAnti-HeroThe Quiet OneIncredibly Obvious BugSuicide by CopPolice Are UselessDoomed ProtagonistCaged Bird Metaphorand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Unnaturally Blue Lighting, Conspicuous Trenchcoat, and Fedora of Asskicking.