Astragal (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2015, Astragal is a drama and romance film directed by Brigitte Sy, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. On a night of April 1957, Albertine, a brillant and rebel 19-year-old girl, jumps from the wall of the prison where she’s serving a sentence for a holdup. In her fall, a bone from her ankle breaks: the astragal. She is rescued by Julien, a justice fugitive, and so is born a burning passion between them. He takes her to Paris and hides her. But while he leads his gangster life here and there, the young woman struggles for her freedom and against the wounds inflicted by Julien’s absence, and writes poetry.
Who’s in it. Astragal stars Leïla Bekhti as Albertine, Reda Kateb as Julien, Esther Garrel as Marie and Jean-Benoît Ugeux as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Astragal 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 Astragal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Astragal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Astragal (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Astragal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Astragal worth watching?
- Astragal holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Astragal?
- Astragal stars Leïla Bekhti, Reda Kateb, Esther Garrel, Jean-Benoît Ugeux and India Hair.
- When was Astragal released?
- Astragal was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.