Holy Motors (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2012, Holy Motors is a fantasy and drama film directed by Leos Carax, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old. By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man.

Who’s in it. Holy Motors stars Denis Lavant as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer, Eva Mendes as Kay M, Kylie Minogue as Eva Grace and Edith Scob as Céline, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Holy Motors has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $641.1K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Fandor and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holy Motors page.

If you liked it. Fans of Holy Motors tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Holy Motors (2012)?
In US, Holy Motors is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Fandor, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Holy Motors worth watching?
Holy Motors holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Holy Motors?
Holy Motors stars Denis Lavant, Eva Mendes, Kylie Minogue, Edith Scob and Élise Lhomeau.
When was Holy Motors released?
Holy Motors was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.