The Connection (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, The Connection is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Cédric Jimenez, running about 135 minutes. “Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.
Who’s in it. The Connection stars Jean Dujardin as Juge Pierre Michel, Gilles Lellouche as Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa, Céline Sallette as Jacqueline Michel and Mélanie Doutey as Christiane Zampa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Connection has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor 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 Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Connection 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Connection (2014)?
- In US, The Connection is available to stream on Fandor, 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 Connection worth watching?
- The Connection holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Connection?
- The Connection stars Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Céline Sallette, Mélanie Doutey and Benoît Magimel.
- When was The Connection released?
- The Connection was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.