Pretend I'm Not Here (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, Pretend I'm Not Here is a drama film directed by Olivier Jahan, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Student Eric kills time by spying on his neighbors. Compulsively taking notes on everything within binocular range from his bedroom window, he harasses his neighbors by sending unsigned notes and making their private affairs public. When they discover his identity and draw him in, will this release him from his solitude, or confirm in his mind that he will always be the outsider?
Who’s in it. Pretend I'm Not Here stars Jérémie Renier as Eric, Aurore Clément as Hélène, Johan Leysen as René and Sami Bouajila as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pretend I'm Not Here 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 Pretend I'm Not Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pretend I'm Not Here tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pretend I'm Not Here (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pretend I'm Not Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pretend I'm Not Here worth watching?
- Pretend I'm Not Here holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pretend I'm Not Here?
- Pretend I'm Not Here stars Jérémie Renier, Aurore Clément, Johan Leysen, Sami Bouajila and Alexia Stresi.
- When was Pretend I'm Not Here released?
- Pretend I'm Not Here was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.