The Place of Another (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, The Place of Another is a drama film directed by René Féret, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas is an up-and-coming actor. His proud and loving father is watching him in a Shakespeare performance. Not long afterwards, his father dies, Thomas accidentally kills a bicyclist with his car, his girlfriend leaves him, and he develops a disorder of the inner ear. As a consequence of these and other misfortunes, he becomes depressed, attempts suicide, and has a psychotic break which lands him in a mental hospital.
Who’s in it. The Place of Another stars Samuel Le Bihan as Thomas, Cécile Bois as Marie, Elsa Zylberstein as Florence and Philippe Clévenot as Thomas' father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Place of Another has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Place of Another page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Place of Another tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Place of Another (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Place of Another change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Place of Another worth watching?
- The Place of Another holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Place of Another?
- The Place of Another stars Samuel Le Bihan, Cécile Bois, Elsa Zylberstein, Philippe Clévenot and Suzy Rambaud.
- When was The Place of Another released?
- The Place of Another was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.