Anatomy of Hell (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2004, Anatomy of Hell is a drama film directed by Catherine Breillat, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A man rescues a woman from a suicide attempt in a gay nightclub. Walking the streets together, she propositions him: She'll pay him to visit her at her isolated house for four consecutive nights. There he will silently watch her. He's reluctant, but agrees. As the four nights progress, they become more intimate with each other, and a mutual fascination/revulsion develops. By the end of the four-day "contract", these two total strangers will have had a profound impact on each other.
Who’s in it. Anatomy of Hell stars Amira Casar as The Woman, Rocco Siffredi as The Man, Jacques Monge as A man in Bar and Catherine Breillat as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Anatomy of Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anatomy of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anatomy of Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anatomy of Hell (2004)?
- In US, Anatomy of Hell is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anatomy of Hell worth watching?
- Anatomy of Hell holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anatomy of Hell?
- Anatomy of Hell stars Amira Casar, Rocco Siffredi, Jacques Monge, Catherine Breillat and Alexandre Belin.
- When was Anatomy of Hell released?
- Anatomy of Hell was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.