The Statement (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, The Statement is a thriller and drama film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 120 minutes. “At the end of World War II, many of those involved in war crimes were prosecuted. Some got away. Until now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is set in France in the 1990s, the French were defeated by the Germans early in World War II, an armistice was signed in 1940 which effectively split France into a German occupied part in the North and a semi-independent part in the south which became known as Vichy France. In reality the Vichy government was a puppet regime controlled by the Germans. Part of the agreement was that the Vichy Government would assist with the 'cleansing' of Jews from France. The Vichy government formed a police force called the Milice, who worked with the Germans...
Who’s in it. The Statement stars Michael Caine as Pierre Brossard, Tilda Swinton as Annemarie Livi, Jeremy Northam as Colonel Roux and Alan Bates as Armand Bertier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Statement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Statement page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Statement tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Statement (2003)?
- In US, The Statement is available to 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 Statement worth watching?
- The Statement holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Statement?
- The Statement stars Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, Jeremy Northam, Alan Bates and Charlotte Rampling.
- When was The Statement released?
- The Statement was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.