The Torrent (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, The Torrent is a drama film directed by Simon Lavoie, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. It’s 1922 in the Quebec countryside, and Claudine Perreault has big plans for her son, François. He’ll enter the pries- thood so that God will forgive her for bearing a child out of wedlock. But 17-year-old François is dead set against joining the seminary. Enraged, Claudine strikes him so violently he goes deaf. After his mother’s death, François begins a different kind of relationship with a woman when he buys the wild and aloof young Amica from an Innu pedlar.
Who’s in it. The Torrent stars Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon as François, Laurence Leboeuf as Amica / Claudine, Dominique Quesnel as Dominique and Anthony Therrien as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Torrent 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 The Torrent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Torrent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Torrent (2012)?
- In CA, The Torrent is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Torrent worth watching?
- The Torrent holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Torrent?
- The Torrent stars Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Laurence Leboeuf, Dominique Quesnel, Anthony Therrien and Marco Bacon.
- When was The Torrent released?
- The Torrent was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.