Simple mortel (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Simple mortel is a thriller and drama film directed by Pierre Jolivet, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man, a researcher in ancient languages, begins to receive strange radio messages in a language only he knows. The messages ask him for very bizarre missions. Eventually, he understands that he's just a pawn in an intergalactic game, and that the fate of Earth depends on him.
Who’s in it. Simple mortel stars Philippe Volter as Stéphane, Christophe Bourseiller as Fabien, Nathalie Roussel as Brigitte and Roland Giraud as The expert.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Simple mortel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simple mortel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simple mortel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simple mortel (1990)?
- In CA, Simple mortel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Simple mortel worth watching?
- Simple mortel holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Simple mortel?
- Simple mortel stars Philippe Volter, Christophe Bourseiller, Nathalie Roussel and Roland Giraud.
- When was Simple mortel released?
- Simple mortel was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.