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The Cousin

1997Movie1 h 52 min

Crime
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–58%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–58%

Summary

Nounours is the nickname of a "cousin" an informer with a special arrangement with the police: he gets 10% of the drugs seized thanks to his help. When his personal contact, inspector Maurin, commits suicide, inspector Gérard Delvaux takes over.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Alain Corneau
Written by
Alain Corneau, Michel Alexandre
Produced by
Alain Sarde
Music by
Olivier Bloch-Lainé

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Facts

December 10, 1997 · 1 h 52 min · Drug Use, Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 10, 1997
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Drug Use, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
28 countries

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Questions about The Cousin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cousin?

France

In the United States, The Cousin streams on France. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Cousin worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching The Cousin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Cousin in English?

French

No, it was made in French.