The Repentant (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, The Repentant is a drama and crime film directed by Laetitia Masson, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A mysterious woman, dressed in black and carrying a small suitcase, arrives in Nice and tries in vain to get a job in a luxury goods shop. She ends up in a plush hotel where a solitary middle-aged man, engages her to be his companion. They introduce themselves - she is Charlotte, he is Paul. Both are reluctant to talk about their past; both need someone to make their present predicament more tolerable. Unbeknownst to either of them, Charlotte is being followed by another man, who seems intent on revenge...
Who’s in it. The Repentant stars Isabelle Adjani as Charlotte / Leïla, Sami Frey as Paul, Samy Naceri as Karim and Aurore Clément as Blonde Frau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Repentant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Repentant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Repentant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Repentant (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Repentant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Repentant worth watching?
- The Repentant holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Repentant?
- The Repentant stars Isabelle Adjani, Sami Frey, Samy Naceri, Aurore Clément and Catherine Mouchet.
- When was The Repentant released?
- The Repentant was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.