Damocles (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2016, Damocles is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Manuel Schapira, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène and Paul, early 30s and long-term singles, have been living in a two-person flat for years. Currently, graphic designer Paul wants to escape the digital constraints of his time and has acquired an age-old phone on which only "real" friends can reach him. One evening Paul gets from a friend at a party, his future predicted: Soon he will meet the love of his life, but also commit a murder. A short time later, when he meets the stunning Camille and falls in love with her, he begins to doubt with all luck. Could the prophecy really be true?
Who’s in it. Damocles stars Manu Payet as Paul, Laëtitia Spigarelli as Hélène, Alma Jodorowsky as Camille and Gilles Cohen as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Damocles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damocles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damocles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damocles (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Damocles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Damocles worth watching?
- Damocles holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damocles?
- Damocles stars Manu Payet, Laëtitia Spigarelli, Alma Jodorowsky, Gilles Cohen and Blanche Gardin.
- When was Damocles released?
- Damocles was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.