A nightmare vision of desire and fear.
Ana is confronted with body and desire at three key moments of her life. As a young girl, she brings her dead grandpa back to life. In her puberty, she discovers the power of decay and sexuality. Finally, she wrestles with loss and loneliness when she returns to her parental home, now derelict.
Amer (2009) is a thriller and horror film directed by Hélène Cattet, released on September 23, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Cassandra Forêt, Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud, Marie Bos and Biancamaria D'Amato. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 178 ratings.
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Cassandra Forêt
as Young Ana
Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud
as Teenage Ana
Marie Bos
as Adult Ana
Biancamaria D'Amato
as The Mother
Harry Cleven
as The Taxi Driver
Jean-Michel Vovk
as The Father
Bernard Marbaix
as The Dead Grandfather
Thomas Bonzani
as Nono
François Cognard
as The Silhouette
Delphine Brual
as Graziella
Jean Secq
as The Grocer
Béatrice Butler
as The Grocer
Directed by Hélène Cattet, written by Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani, produced by François Cognard and Eve Commenge.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 178 ratings.
Amer isn’t a movie for everyone, but if you’re into Dario Argento or giallo films, there’s a lot to like about it. Amer is more about the visuals and mood than the story, and while some parts are really interesting, it doesn’t always keep your attention the whole time. What stood out to me was how much effort went into making it feel like a classic giallo. The colors are super vibrant, and the editing is sharp and…
Reviewed on December 14, 2024
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Amer (2009) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Amer (2009) includes Cassandra Forêt, Charlotte Eugène Guibeaud, Marie Bos, Biancamaria D'Amato and Harry Cleven. The film was directed by Hélène Cattet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Amer was released on September 23, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Amer (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 178 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Amer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
