Fred (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, Fred is a crime film directed by Pierre Jolivet.
What it’s about. Fred (Vincent Lindon) is a former crane driver who was a victim of the closure of his factory. He takes care of the little boy of his girlfriend (Clotilde Courau), does the housework and sometimes goes to the job center but boredom is inescapable. One day, because he accepted to drive a truck for a friend to a warehouse, he's caught up in a vicious spiral that goes beyond him. It's all the more serious as shady men want to eliminate him an the police is on his back.
Who’s in it. Fred stars Vincent Lindon as Fred, Clotilde Courau as Lisa, François Berléand as Barrère and Stéphane Jobert as Michel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fred 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 Fred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fred tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fred (1997)?
- In CA, Fred is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fred worth watching?
- Fred holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fred?
- Fred stars Vincent Lindon, Clotilde Courau, François Berléand, Stéphane Jobert and Roschdy Zem.
- When was Fred released?
- Fred was released in 1997.