Polytechnique(2009)
Polytechnique Synopsis
A dramatization of the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, on December 9, 1989, where 14 female engineering students were murdered (and 13 were wounded) by a 25 year old psychotic misogynist armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Polytechnique (2009) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve, released on February 6, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse and Evelyne Brochu. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 712 ratings.
- Director:
- Denis Villeneuve
- Writers:
- Denis Villeneuve, Eric Leca, Jacques Davidts
- Producers:
- Don Carmody, André Rouleau, Maxime Rémillard
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Gill
- Composer:
- Benoît Charest
- Production:
- Don Carmody Productions, Remstar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Polytechnique (2009) Trailer
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Polytechnique Videos & Clips
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Polytechnique Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maxim Gaudette
as The Assassin
Sébastien Huberdeau
as Jean-François
Karine Vanasse
as Valérie
Evelyne Brochu
as Stéphanie
Martin Watier
as Jean-François (voice)
Johanne-Marie Tremblay
as Jean-François' Mother
Natalie Hamel-Roy
as Jean-François' Mother (voice)
Pierre-Yves Cardinal
as Éric
Pierre Leblanc
as Mr. Martineau
Francesca Barcenas
as Injured Student at Copier
Ève Duranceau
as Student with the Ear Injury
- Mathieu Ledoux
Mathieu Ledoux
as Injured Student
Key crew
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Denis Villeneuve, Eric Leca and Jacques Davidts, produced by Don Carmody, André Rouleau and Maxime Rémillard.
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Polytechnique Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 712 ratings.
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Polytechnique – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Polytechnique online?
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Polytechnique (2009) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Polytechnique?
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The main cast of Polytechnique (2009) includes Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse, Evelyne Brochu and Martin Watier. The film was directed by Denis Villeneuve. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Polytechnique released?
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Polytechnique was released on February 6, 2009 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Polytechnique worth watching?
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Polytechnique (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 712 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Polytechnique?
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