Andres Gomez
6/10Simple story, well and gently told in Kaurismäki's characteristic style.
Reviewed on April 5, 2014
Le Havre(2011)
7.0(492)1h 34m2011-09-08
DramaComedy
Le Havre Synopsis
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.
Le Havre (2011) is a drama and comedy film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, released on September 8, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Blondin Miguel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 492 ratings.
- Director:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Writers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Producers:
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Salminen
- Production:
- Pyramide Productions, Sputnik, Pandora Film, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF/Arte
- Budget:
- $3,850,000
- Revenue:
- $4,230,854
- Status:
- Released
Le Havre (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Le Havre before you stream it.
Le Havre Cast & Crew
Main cast
André Wilms
as Marcel Marx
Kati Outinen
as Arletty
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
as Monet
Blondin Miguel
as Idrissa
Elina Salo
as Claire
Evelyne Didi
as Yvette
- Quoc Dung Nguyen
Quoc Dung Nguyen
as Chang
- François Monnié
François Monnié
as Greengrocer
- Roberto Piazza
Roberto Piazza
as Little Bob
Pierre Étaix
as Dr. Becker
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as The Whistleblower
- Vincent Lebodo
Vincent Lebodo
as Francis
Key crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, written by Aki Kaurismäki, produced by Aki Kaurismäki.
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Le Havre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 492 ratings.
CRCulver
5/10In the 2011 production LE HAVRE, the Finnish auteur Aki Kaurismäki steps away from his usual Helsinki setting for the first in what will be a trilogy of films in Western European port cities. Always rooting for the underdogs, Kaurismäki this time concentrates not just on the disenfranchised urban lower class, but on a socioeconomic strata arguably lower than them: illegal immigrants. Middle-aged shoeshiner Marcel…
Reviewed on September 1, 2018
CinemaSerf
7/10When a dockworker hears some strange noises emanating from a box recently arrived from Gabon, he's maybe not so surprised to discover that it's cargo is human - and bound for London. Detained by the immigration officials, the young and nimble "Idrissa" (Blondin Miguel) manages to evade his captors and whilst in flight encounters the slightly down-at-heel "Marcel" (André Wilms). The older man takes pity on this…
Reviewed on October 16, 2024
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Le Havre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Le Havre online?
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Le Havre (2011) is available to stream on Criterion 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 Le Havre?
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The main cast of Le Havre (2011) includes André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Blondin Miguel and Elina Salo. The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Le Havre released?
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Le Havre was released on September 8, 2011 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Le Havre worth watching?
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Le Havre (2011) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 492 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Le Havre?
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Yes. The official Le Havre trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.