Farewell (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Farewell is a thriller and drama film directed by Christian Carion, running about 113 minutes. “Some secrets have the power to change the course of history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intricate thriller about an ordinary man thrust into the biggest theft of Soviet information of the Cold War. Right after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing Froment highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the US.
Who’s in it. Farewell stars Guillaume Canet as Pierre Froment, Emir Kusturica as Sergei Grigoriev, Alexandra Maria Lara as Jessica Froment and Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Natasha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Farewell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell (2009)?
- In GB, Farewell is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Farewell worth watching?
- Farewell holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell?
- Farewell stars Guillaume Canet, Emir Kusturica, Alexandra Maria Lara, Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė and Dina Korzun.
- When was Farewell released?
- Farewell was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.