The Ax (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, The Ax is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A chemist loses his job to outsourcing. Two years later and still jobless, he hits on a solution: to genuinely eliminate his competition.
Who’s in it. The Ax stars José Garcia as Bruno Davert, Karin Viard as Marlène Davert, Ulrich Tukur as Hutchinson and Yvon Back as Etienne Barnet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Ax has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ax tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ax (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ax change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ax worth watching?
- The Ax holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ax?
- The Ax stars José Garcia, Karin Viard, Ulrich Tukur, Yvon Back and Thierry Hancisse.
- When was The Ax released?
- The Ax was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.