Persecution (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2009, Persecution is a drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The solitary Daniel and Sonia share an uneasy love/hate relationship. Daniel's life is disrupted by the appearance of a stranger that proceeds to insinuate himself in his life. The man's persistence takes its toll on Daniel and Sonia, leaving Daniel alone with nagging questions of "Why?"
Who’s in it. Persecution stars Romain Duris as Daniel, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Sonia, Jean-Hugues Anglade as Le désaxé and Gilles Cohen as Michel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Persecution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persecution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persecution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persecution (2009)?
- In US, Persecution is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Persecution worth watching?
- Persecution holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Persecution?
- Persecution stars Romain Duris, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Gilles Cohen and Alex Descas.
- When was Persecution released?
- Persecution was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.