A Pure Formality (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1994, A Pure Formality is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Onoff is a famous writer, now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
Who’s in it. A Pure Formality stars Gérard Depardieu as Onoff, Roman Polanski as Inspector, Sergio Rubini as Andre and Nicola Di Pinto as Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Pure Formality has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Pure Formality page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Pure Formality tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Pure Formality (1994)?
- In US, A Pure Formality is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Pure Formality worth watching?
- A Pure Formality holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Pure Formality?
- A Pure Formality stars Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto and Tano Cimarosa.
- When was A Pure Formality released?
- A Pure Formality was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.