Criminal Lovers(1999)
Les amants criminels
Their idea of foreplay was murder.
Criminal Lovers Synopsis
After a perverted impulse drives them to kill, Alice and her boyfriend, Luc, drag the body into the woods, only to find themselves hopelessly lost – much like the fairy-tale plight of Hansel and Gretel. Starving and with no hope of being found, they chance upon a dilapidated cottage where a hulking man takes them prisoner and proceeds to feed Luc's sexual appetite.
Criminal Lovers (1999) is a horror, thriller and romance film directed by François Ozon, released on September 3, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Natacha Régnier, Jérémie Renier, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović and Salim Kéchiouche. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- François Ozon
- Writers:
- François Ozon, Annabelle Perrichon, Marcia Romano
- Producers:
- Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Stoeber
- Composer:
- Philippe Rombi
- Production:
- Fidélité Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, StudioCanal, Eurospace
- Status:
- Released
Criminal Lovers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Natacha Régnier
as Alice
Jérémie Renier
as Luc
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
as Man of the Forest
Salim Kéchiouche
as Saïd
Yasmine Belmadi
as Karim
- Bernard Maume
Bernard Maume
as The Professor
- Jean-Louis Debard
Jean-Louis Debard
as The Night Guard
- Catherine Vierne
Catherine Vierne
as The Jewel Saleswoman
- Marielle Coubaillon
Marielle Coubaillon
as The Market's Hostess
- Olivier Papot
Olivier Papot
as The Police Officer
Gil Demurger
as The GIGN
- Agnès Accaria
Agnès Accaria
Key crew
Directed by François Ozon, written by François Ozon, Annabelle Perrichon and Marcia Romano, produced by Olivier Delbosc and Marc Missonnier.
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Criminal Lovers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 120 ratings.
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Criminal Lovers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Criminal Lovers online?
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Criminal Lovers (1999) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Criminal Lovers?
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The main cast of Criminal Lovers (1999) includes Natacha Régnier, Jérémie Renier, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Salim Kéchiouche and Yasmine Belmadi. The film was directed by François Ozon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Criminal Lovers released?
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Criminal Lovers was released on September 3, 1999 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Criminal Lovers worth watching?
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Criminal Lovers (1999) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.