Scribe (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, Scribe is an action and thriller film directed by Thomas Kruithof, running about 93 minutes. “Some things cannot be unheard.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization that employs him. Precipitated at the heart of a political plot, he must face the brutal mechanics of the underground world of the secret services.
Who’s in it. Scribe stars François Cluzet as Duval, Denis Podalydès as Clément, Sami Bouajila as Labarthe and Simon Abkarian as Gerfaut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scribe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scribe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scribe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scribe (2016)?
- In US, Scribe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scribe worth watching?
- Scribe holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scribe?
- Scribe stars François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès, Sami Bouajila, Simon Abkarian and Alba Rohrwacher.
- When was Scribe released?
- Scribe was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.