The Acrobat (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2020, The Acrobat is a drama film directed by Rodrigue Jean, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. In an ever-expanding but nondescript North American city, Christophe, a middle-aged businessman, unexpectedly encounters Micha, a Russian acrobat recovering from an injury, while house-hunting. An instant attraction is quickly consummated and they embark on a torrid affair that helps each of them cope with their respective trials. A provocative, poignant drama about intimacy in an age of anonymity.
Who’s in it. The Acrobat stars Sébastien Ricard as Christophe, Yury Paulau as Micha, Victor Fomine as Louis and Chloé Germentier as Tracy Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Acrobat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo and Dekkoo 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 Acrobat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Acrobat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Acrobat (2020)?
- In US, The Acrobat is available to stream on Dekkoo and Dekkoo 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 Acrobat worth watching?
- The Acrobat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Acrobat?
- The Acrobat stars Sébastien Ricard, Yury Paulau, Victor Fomine, Chloé Germentier and Amine Farhat.
- When was The Acrobat released?
- The Acrobat was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.
