
The Residence
Seen it?2025 | 110 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 7 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Blade Runner or The Terminator, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the near future, during a health crisis, novelist Clarissa Katsef visits the Ludovico Foundation housing complex in search of inspiration. With the help of her AI assistant Dalloway, she finds fresh inspiration as she immerses herself in her writing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$1 million worldwide on a $200K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yann Gozlan
- Mylène FarmerDalloway (voice)
- Cécile de FranceClarissa
- Anna MouglalisAnne Dewinter
- Lars MikkelsenMathias Nielsen
- Frédéric PierrotAntoine
- Douglas Grauwels
- Freya MavorMia White
- Mark IronsDirecteur
- Sophie MaréchalInfirmiere
- Stéphanie Van VyveJournaliste JT