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La Bataille du rail (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2019, La Bataille du rail is a comedy film directed by Jean-Charles Paugam, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Franck (Pierre Lottin), an all-time squatter, finds himself in a complicated trade-off: sell coke for his friend Malik (Yasmin Houicha) in exchange for a place to sleep. The problem is, Franck is no dealer, he even never took coke. Between his slip-ups, the meeting of a dealer, a real one (Clara Ponsot) and his colourful clients, the night is going to be long for our dealer wannabe. Very, very long...

Who’s in it. La Bataille du rail stars Pierre Lottin as Franck, Clara Ponsot as Nina, Yasin Houicha as Malik and Bénédicte Dessombz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, La Bataille du rail has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Bataille du rail page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Bataille du rail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch La Bataille du rail (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Bataille du rail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is La Bataille du rail worth watching?
La Bataille du rail holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in La Bataille du rail?
La Bataille du rail stars Pierre Lottin, Clara Ponsot, Yasin Houicha, Bénédicte Dessombz and Benjamin Bellecour.
When was La Bataille du rail released?
La Bataille du rail was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.