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Polisse

2011Movie2 h 3 minNR

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic746.7Rotten Tomatoes86%79%

A moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Child Protection Unit
  • Police Procedural
  • Social Realism
  • French Cinema
  • Family Dynamics
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Disturbing Content

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Maïwenn
Written by
Maïwenn, Emmanuelle Bercot
Produced by
Alain Attal
Music by
Stephen Warbeck

Everyone

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

Facts

October 6, 2011 · 2 h 3 min · NR

Released
October 6, 2011
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, Italian, Romanian
Made in
France
Box office
$20 million
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Polisse?"

Questions about Polisse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Polisse?

PhiloAMC+KanopyIFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, Polisse streams on Philo, AMC+, and IFC Films Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Polisse worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Polisse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Polisse in English?

FrenchArabicItalianRomanian

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic, Italian, and Romanian.