The Kiosk (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.8

The Kiosk poster

Released in 2021, The Kiosk is a documentary film directed by Alexandra Pianelli, running about 76 minutes.

What it’s about. Alexandra has come to help out her mother, who sells newspapers in an upmarket Paris neighbourhood. From discovering the trade to the complicity that grows with a rogue's gallery of characters, Pianelli chronicles the world as it is. Like in a child's dream, playing shopkeepers … but the printed press and local shops are in a state of crisis, and things prove to be more complicated than planned!

Who’s in it. The Kiosk stars Damien Fourmeau as SDF, Marie-Laurence Fay as Marchande de journaux, Marcel Cierniak as Chauffeur de la délégation allemande and Gérard Jacq as Bénévole à Notre-Dame-de-Paris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Kiosk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kiosk page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Kiosk tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Kiosk (2021)?
In US, The Kiosk is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Kiosk worth watching?
The Kiosk holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Kiosk?
The Kiosk stars Damien Fourmeau, Marie-Laurence Fay, Marcel Cierniak, Gérard Jacq and Aliénor de Nervaux.
When was The Kiosk released?
The Kiosk was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.