The Target (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, The Target is a comedy film directed by Pierre Courrège, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young French sailor falls in love with a Russian tourist during a passion-filled three-day furlough, but is whisked away for a months worth of submarine duty before he can learn her last name and Moscow address. When he is finally freed again, he embarks upon a search for his lost love. Unfortunately, while his aim is true, his timing is off. His first stop is the broadcast headquarters of a major television network. He arrives shortly before the place blasted apart by a bomb. Later, he goes to the apartment of a noted talk-show host in hopes of receiving air-time during which he will plead for information concerning his lost love. But things don't come out as planned for somehow, the sailor ends up considered the prime suspect in the bombing while the real-life terrorist and his cohort, who happen to be in the same apartment building in hopes of knocking off a crooked judge.
Who’s in it. The Target stars Daniel Russo as Jean-Pierre Bellac, Sagamore Stévenin as Chris, Anémone as Clara and Hippolyte Girardot as Stan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Target tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Target (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Target change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Target worth watching?
- The Target holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Target?
- The Target stars Daniel Russo, Sagamore Stévenin, Anémone, Hippolyte Girardot and Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
- When was The Target released?
- The Target was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.