The Overeater (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, The Overeater is a drama and crime film directed by Thierry Binisti, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Séléna is chief of the Marseille police. Respected and feared by his men, his sole enemy seems to be himself, along with his 300 pounds. Strangled by the bursting straight-jacket of his body, tortured by his past, he leads a solitary life in a large isolated house. Séléna is the only person who knows that Elsa was guilty of the murder of her uncle, a wealthy shipowner. Fascinated by the young woman’s beauty, he offers her a strange deal: in exchange for his silence, he demands that she dines with him every night for a year.
Who’s in it. The Overeater stars Éric Cantona as Le commissaire Séléna, Rachida Brakni as Elsa, Caroline Silhol as Anne Lachaume and Richard Bohringer as Émile Lachaume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Overeater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Overeater page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Overeater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Overeater (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Overeater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Overeater worth watching?
- The Overeater holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Overeater?
- The Overeater stars Éric Cantona, Rachida Brakni, Caroline Silhol, Richard Bohringer and Jocelyn Quivrin.
- When was The Overeater released?
- The Overeater was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.