Incendies (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2010, Incendies is a drama, war and mystery film directed by Denis Villeneuve, running about 131 minutes. “The search began at the opening of their mother's will.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Who’s in it. Incendies stars Lubna Azabal as Nawal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin as Jeanne Marwan, Maxim Gaudette as Simon Marwan and Rémy Girard as Notary Lebel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Incendies sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Incendies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Incendies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Incendies (2010)?
- In US, Incendies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Incendies worth watching?
- Incendies holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Incendies?
- Incendies stars Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard and Allen Altman.
- When was Incendies released?
- Incendies was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.