The Adversary (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2002, The Adversary is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Nicole Garcia, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
Who’s in it. The Adversary stars Daniel Auteuil as Jean-Marc Faure, Géraldine Pailhas as Christine Faure, François Cluzet as Luc and François Berléand as Rémi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Adversary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel 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 The Adversary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adversary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adversary (2002)?
- In US, The Adversary is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, 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 The Adversary worth watching?
- The Adversary holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adversary?
- The Adversary stars Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet, François Berléand and Emmanuelle Devos.
- When was The Adversary released?
- The Adversary was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.