Monsieur Hire(1989)
Monsieur Hire Synopsis
A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
Monsieur Hire (1989) is a crime and drama film directed by Patrice Leconte, released on May 24, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, Luc Thuillier and André Wilms. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 184 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrice Leconte
- Writers:
- Patrice Leconte, Patrice Leconte, Patrice Leconte
- Producers:
- Philippe Carcassonne, René Cleitman
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Michael Nyman
- Production:
- Cinéa, Hachette Première, FR3 Films Production, Sofinergie 1, Sofimage, Sofica Créations, CNC
- Status:
- Released
Monsieur Hire (1989) Trailer
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Monsieur Hire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Blanc
as Monsieur Hire
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Alice
Luc Thuillier
as Émile
André Wilms
as Police inspector
Philippe Dormoy
as François
- Marie Gaydu
Marie Gaydu
as Young girl
- Michel Morano
Michel Morano
as Taxi driver
- Nora Noël
Nora Noël
as Guardian
- Bernard Soufflet
Bernard Soufflet
as Tattoo artist
Eric Bérenger
as Bowling alley manager
- Marielle Berthon
Marielle Berthon
as Pierette Bourgeois
Cristiana Réali
as Teenager at the bowling
Key crew
Directed by Patrice Leconte, written by Patrice Leconte, Patrice Leconte and Patrice Leconte, produced by Philippe Carcassonne and René Cleitman.
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Monsieur Hire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 184 ratings.
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Monsieur Hire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monsieur Hire online?
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Monsieur Hire (1989) is available to stream on Cohen Media 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 Monsieur Hire?
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The main cast of Monsieur Hire (1989) includes Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, Luc Thuillier, André Wilms and Philippe Dormoy. The film was directed by Patrice Leconte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monsieur Hire released?
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Monsieur Hire was released on May 24, 1989 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Monsieur Hire worth watching?
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Monsieur Hire (1989) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 184 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monsieur Hire?
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Yes. The official Monsieur Hire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.