Polytechnique (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Polytechnique is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Denis Villeneuve, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A dramatization of the Montreal Massacre of 1989 where several female engineering students were murdered by an unstable misogynist.
Who’s in it. Polytechnique stars Maxim Gaudette as The Assassin, Sébastien Huberdeau as Jean-François, Karine Vanasse as Valérie and Evelyne Brochu as Stéphanie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Polytechnique has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and 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 Polytechnique page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polytechnique tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polytechnique (2009)?
- In US, Polytechnique is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and 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 Polytechnique worth watching?
- Polytechnique holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Polytechnique?
- Polytechnique stars Maxim Gaudette, Sébastien Huberdeau, Karine Vanasse, Evelyne Brochu and Martin Watier.
- When was Polytechnique released?
- Polytechnique was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.