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Polisse

2011·Movie
2h 3min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Paris, France. Fred and his colleagues, members of the BPM, the Police Child Protection Unit, dedicated to pursuing all sorts of offenses committed against the weakest, must endure the scrutiny of Melissa, a photographer commissioned to graphically document the daily routine of the team.
Child Protection UnitPolice ProceduralSocial RealismFrench CinemaFamily DynamicsPsychological DramaSocial CommentaryDisturbing Content

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Polisse

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Where can I stream Polisse legally?

Polisse is included with a subscription to Philo and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Polisse worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Polisse rated?

NRDisturbing imagerySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Polisse?

2 h 3 min

Polisse runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Polisse?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Polisse much the same way.

What language is Polisse in?

FrenchArabicItalianRomanian

It was made in French, with some Arabic, Italian, Romanian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Polisse?

28ADATAUBEBRCACHCLCODEDKESFIFR+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Polisse in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.