Louise (Take 2) (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Louise (Take 2) is a drama film directed by Siegfried, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The central role of Louise is portrayed by Elodie Bouchez, who won a 1998 Cannes "Best Actress" award for The Dreamlife of Angels. When Louise has an encounter with homeless Remi (Roschdy Zem), they have a magnetic attraction, but she is already attached to illiterate shoplifter and pickpocket punk Yaya (Gerald Thomassin). Although allied with Yaya in petty crimes, Louise lives with her widowed father (Lou Castel), a devoted writer of fiction. After a Metro bum (Bruce Myers) tells her of his desire to see his young son, she plucks the kid, Gaby (Antoine de Merle), right out of school, making him the newest rookie recruited into their subway gang. Shoplifting in a department store, the young toughs escape the store's security guards by hiding in the ballet rehearsal rooms of the nearby opera. But does Louise really belong with the subway toughs, or is she just pretending? When she's arrested, Louise is forced to reexamine her lifestyle.
Who’s in it. Louise (Take 2) stars Élodie Bouchez as Louise, Roschdy Zem as Rémi, Gérald Thomassin as Yaya and Antoine du Merle as Gaby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Louise (Take 2) 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 Louise (Take 2) page.
If you liked it. Fans of Louise (Take 2) tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Louise (Take 2) (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Louise (Take 2) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Louise (Take 2) worth watching?
- Louise (Take 2) holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Louise (Take 2)?
- Louise (Take 2) stars Élodie Bouchez, Roschdy Zem, Gérald Thomassin, Antoine du Merle and Bruce Myers.
- When was Louise (Take 2) released?
- Louise (Take 2) was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.