Despite the Night (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, Despite the Night is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Philippe Grandrieux, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. We enter the film like into a dream. Paris. Lenz looks for Madeleine who has mysteriously disappeared. He encounters Hélène, a young woman bewitched by her self-destructive impulses. A crazy love develops between them. Louis and Léna, devoured by their jealousy, lead Lenz to follow, against his better wishes, Hélène into the subterranean world of a dark sexual exploitation network. Although lost, lost from the first, love is what saves us.
Who’s in it. Despite the Night stars Ariane Labed as Hélène, Kristian Marr as Lenz, Roxane Mesquida as Lena and Paul Hamy as Louis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Despite the Night 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 Despite the Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despite the Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despite the Night (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Despite the Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Despite the Night worth watching?
- Despite the Night holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despite the Night?
- Despite the Night stars Ariane Labed, Kristian Marr, Roxane Mesquida, Paul Hamy and Johan Leysen.
- When was Despite the Night released?
- Despite the Night was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.