The Key(2007)
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The Key Synopsis
Lately, Eric Vincent—an unremarkable man in his thirties—has been gripped by a profound sense of unease. Is it the fear of having a child, or the sudden, unsettling resurgence of the ghost of a father he never knew? One morning, a stranger calls to offer him the ashes of that very father. Though initially reluctant, he eventually agrees—only to find himself plunged into the heart of a diabolical scheme.
The Key (2007) is a thriller film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, released on December 19, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Guillaume Canet, Marie Gillain, Vanessa Paradis and Josiane Balasko. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Guillaume Nicloux
- Writers:
- Guillaume Nicloux, Pierre Trividic
- Producers:
- Frédéric Bourboulon, Philippe Rousselet
- Cinematographer:
- Christophe Offenstein
- Production:
- Les Films de la Suane
- Status:
- Released
The Key (2007) Trailer
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The Key Cast & Crew
Main cast
Guillaume Canet
as Éric Vincent
Marie Gillain
as Audrey
Vanessa Paradis
as Cécile
Josiane Balasko
as Michèle Varin
Thierry Lhermitte
as François Manéri
Jean Rochefort
as Joseph Arp
Yves Verhoeven
as Pujol
Gilles Cohen
as Larue
Laure Marsac
as Florence
Françoise Lebrun
as Florence Arp
Emmanuel Salinger
as Le médecin
Hélène Alexandridis
as Muriel
Key crew
Directed by Guillaume Nicloux, written by Guillaume Nicloux and Pierre Trividic, produced by Frédéric Bourboulon and Philippe Rousselet.
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The Key Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Key – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Key online?
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The Key (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Key?
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The main cast of The Key (2007) includes Guillaume Canet, Marie Gillain, Vanessa Paradis, Josiane Balasko and Thierry Lhermitte. The film was directed by Guillaume Nicloux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Key released?
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The Key was released on December 19, 2007 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Key worth watching?
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The Key (2007) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Key?
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Yes. The official The Key trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.