L'Emprise (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2015, L'Emprise is a drama film directed by Claude-Michel Rome, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. "L'emprise" is the story of a drama, adapted from the moving book-witness "Acquitted", by Alexandra Lange. The story of a mother of four children, which is found in March 2012 in the dock of the foundations of Douai for the murder of her husband. How does a woman manage to kill the father of her children with a knife? During the three days of the trial, panting narrative takes us into the daily life of Alexandra, a mother that the society has failed to protect, neither she nor her children from the control of a monster she has loved. Through this incident that made headlines and upset the public, an event movie that raises the question of the balance of justice. Will she be heard?
Who’s in it. L'Emprise stars Odile Vuillemin as Alexandra Lange, Fred Testot as Marcello Guillemin, Marc Lavoine as Le procureur Luc Frémiot and Lolita Chammah as Brigitte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, L'Emprise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Emprise page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Emprise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Emprise (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Emprise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Emprise worth watching?
- L'Emprise holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Emprise?
- L'Emprise stars Odile Vuillemin, Fred Testot, Marc Lavoine, Lolita Chammah and Micky Sébastian.