Prison à domicile (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Prison à domicile is a comedy film directed by Christophe Jacrot, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Leonie Koutcharev, a top civil servant at the Ministry of Interior, proposes an ideal solution to the problem of overpopulated prisons: put model prisoners in the homes of carefully screened families. Jules and Norma Klarh, a childless couple, expect to receive an inoffensive juvenile delinquent but end up with the psychopath Marcus Steckner in their suburban home. The film centers on social criticism of the gap between reality and the bureaucratic assumptions of what reality should be.
Who’s in it. Prison à domicile stars Jean-Roger Milo as Marcus Stekner, Ticky Holgado as Jules Klarh, Hélène Vincent as Norma Klarh and Marina Tomé as Léonie Koutcharev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Prison à domicile has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prison à domicile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prison à domicile tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prison à domicile (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prison à domicile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prison à domicile worth watching?
- Prison à domicile holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prison à domicile?
- Prison à domicile stars Jean-Roger Milo, Ticky Holgado, Hélène Vincent, Marina Tomé and Élie Kakou.
- When was Prison à domicile released?
- Prison à domicile was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.