Mauvais Sang (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1986, Mauvais Sang is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Leos Carax, running about 119 minutes. “Love that burns fast but lasts forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two aging crooks are given two weeks to repay a debt to a woman named The American. They recruit their recently deceased partner's son to help them break into a laboratory and steal the vaccine against STBO, a sexually transmitted disease that is sweeping the country. It's spread by having sex without emotional involvement, and most of its victims are teenagers who make love out of curiosity rather than commitment.
Who’s in it. Mauvais Sang stars Juliette Binoche as Anna, Denis Lavant as Alex, Michel Piccoli as Marc and Hans Meyer as Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mauvais Sang has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Curzon Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mauvais Sang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mauvais Sang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mauvais Sang (1986)?
- In GB, Mauvais Sang is available to stream on Curzon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mauvais Sang worth watching?
- Mauvais Sang holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mauvais Sang?
- Mauvais Sang stars Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Michel Piccoli, Hans Meyer and Julie Delpy.
- When was Mauvais Sang released?
- Mauvais Sang was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.