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Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

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2008 | 133 min | Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Coffy, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $15 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-François Richet

  • Vincent CasselJacques Mesrine
  • Ludivine SagnierSylvie Jeanjacquot
  • Mathieu AmalricFrançois Besse
  • Gérard LanvinCharly Bauer
  • Samuel Le BihanMichel Ardouin
  • Olivier GourmetCommissioner Broussard
  • Georges WilsonHenri Lelièvre
  • Michel DuchaussoyPierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
  • Anne ConsignyLawyer of Jacques Mesrine
  • Laure MarsacInterview reporter