Monsieur Hire (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1989, Monsieur Hire is a drama and crime film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
Who’s in it. Monsieur Hire stars Michel Blanc as Monsieur Hire, Sandrine Bonnaire as Alice, Luc Thuillier as Emile and André Wilms as L'inspecteur de police, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Monsieur Hire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media 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 Monsieur Hire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsieur Hire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsieur Hire (1989)?
- In US, Monsieur Hire is available to stream on Cohen Media 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 Monsieur Hire worth watching?
- Monsieur Hire holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monsieur Hire?
- Monsieur Hire stars Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, Luc Thuillier, André Wilms and Philippe Dormoy.
- When was Monsieur Hire released?
- Monsieur Hire was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.