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The Stronghold

2021Movie1 h 45 minR

Thriller
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic–5.7Rotten Tomatoes60%83%

A nerve-racking, thrilling thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

Feels like

  • Gritty French Crime Drama
  • Systemic Corruption
  • Marseille Underbelly
  • Police Procedural Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Visceral Action
  • Social Realism
  • High-Stakes Investigation
  • Institutional Decay

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Cédric Jimenez
Written by
Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez
Produced by
Hugo Sélignac, Vincent Mazel
Music by
Guillaume Roussel

Everyone

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

Facts

August 18, 2021 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
August 18, 2021
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$14 million
Available in
126 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stronghold?"

Questions about The Stronghold

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stronghold?

Netflix

In the United States, The Stronghold streams on Netflix. It also streams in 122 other countries.

Is The Stronghold worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (60).

Will I feel good after watching The Stronghold?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Stronghold in English?

French

No, it was made in French.