Espion, lève-toi (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1982, Espion, lève-toi is a thriller and drama film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Sebastien Grenier, a former French spy, is working as a financial analyst in Zurich. However, his peaceful existence starts to disintegrate when he is recruited by a top French intelligence operative to discover how one of their own secret agents was found out and executed in broad daylight.
Who’s in it. Espion, lève-toi stars Lino Ventura as Sébastien Grenier, Michel Piccoli as Jean-Paul Chance, Krystyna Janda as Anna Gretz and Bruno Cremer as Alain Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Espion, lève-toi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Espion, lève-toi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Espion, lève-toi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Espion, lève-toi (1982)?
- In CA, Espion, lève-toi is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Espion, lève-toi worth watching?
- Espion, lève-toi holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Espion, lève-toi?
- Espion, lève-toi stars Lino Ventura, Michel Piccoli, Krystyna Janda, Bruno Cremer and Bernard Fresson.
- When was Espion, lève-toi released?
- Espion, lève-toi was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.