Code Unknown (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Code Unknown is a drama, war and romance film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 118 minutes. “Love has a language all its own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.
Who’s in it. Code Unknown stars Juliette Binoche as Anne Laurent, Thierry Neuvic as Georges, Josef Bierbichler as Bauer and Alexandre Hamidi as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Code Unknown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $95.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Code Unknown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Code Unknown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Code Unknown (2000)?
- In US, Code Unknown is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Code Unknown worth watching?
- Code Unknown holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Code Unknown?
- Code Unknown stars Juliette Binoche, Thierry Neuvic, Josef Bierbichler, Alexandre Hamidi and Maimouna Hélène Diarra.
- When was Code Unknown released?
- Code Unknown was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.