Close Enemies AKA Freres Ennemis [2018]
Juicy, realistic, and gritty, Close Enemies is a captivating French crime thriller following a drug deal gone wrong. It’s on Netflix.
French Movies
Vidocq [2001]
Visually impressive, dark, and oddly compelling, Vidocq is a who-done-it movie set in 1830 Paris that will make ninety minutes just fly by.
The Big Picture AKA L’homme qui Voulait Vivre sa Vie [2010]
Although it starts as a thriller, The Big Picture is actually a captivating existential drama, following one man’s search for identity.
Restless AKA Sans Repit [2022]
Featuring a sleek visual outlook and an exciting story, Restless AKA Sans Repit is a mildly entertaining French thriller worth a watch.
Sleepless Night AKA Nuit Blanche [2011]
Exciting, suspenseful, and well-crafted, Sleepless Night AKA Nuit Blanche is an action-packed French thriller you must check out.
Tais Toi AKA Ruby and Quentin [2003]
Vibrant, silly, and simply hilarious, Tais Toi AKA Ruby and Quentin is a French action comedy starring Jean Reno and Gerard Depardieu.
The Nest AKA Nid de Guepes [2002]
Featuring an intense atmosphere and juicy shootouts, The Nest is the best French action movie you never heard of.
Taxi [1998]
Very easy to watch, stylish, and just so much fun, Taxi, based on a script by Luc Besson, is a fast-paced blend of action and comedy.
The Night Eats The World [2018]
The Night Eats the World offers a perfect dose of slow-burning post-apocalyptic escapism set in the city of amour and now zombies, Paris.
I Stand Alone AKA Seul Contre Tous [1998]
Brutally honest and harrowing, I Stand Alone is a traumatic experience that proves just how potent, nihilistic, and spectacular movies can get.
Titane [2021]
Grotesque, highly sexual, but in a fucked up way, and visually impressive, Titane is a polarizing movie about love, family, and car cum.
Un Crime au Paradis [2001]
Following the escalating bickering between a married couple living in a small village, Un Crime au Paradis is a refreshing comedy.