San Antonio (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, San Antonio is an action and comedy film directed by Frédéric Auburtin, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. While a terrorist epidemy strikes the world leaders, the commissaire San-Antonio and his partner, the lieutenant Bérurier, have to escort the French ambassador in a British hotel. But after a negligence of Bérurier (one more little sex affair...), San-Antonio witnessed, helpless, to the ambassador's abduction, organized by a gorgeous Italian girl. Back to Paris, San-Antonio is dismissed by the police chief, Achille Hachille. A real godsend for Bérurier, who get promoted... But soon, the situation degenerates, when the president of the Republic mysteriously disappears. Immediate reaction from Police Minister : San-Antonio is the only one who can save the day. He has 48 hours and a secret squad to find the president. At the Elysée, San-Antonio finds Bérurier, the official investigator. But now, it's every man for himself : who will be the first to find the President ?

Who’s in it. San Antonio stars Gérard Lanvin as le commissaire San-Antonio, Gérard Depardieu as l'inspecteur Bérurier, Barbara Schulz as Marianne and Luis Rego as Pinaud, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, San Antonio has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch San Antonio page.

If you liked it. Fans of San Antonio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.