Criminal Lovers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Criminal Lovers is a thriller, horror and romance film directed by François Ozon, running about 96 minutes. “Their idea of foreplay was murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a perverted impulse drives them to kill, Alice and her boyfriend, Luc, drag the body into the woods, only to find themselves hopelessly lost – much like the fairy-tale plight of Hansel and Gretel. Starving and with no hope of being found, they chance upon a dilapidated cottage where a hulking man takes them prisoner and proceeds to feed Luc's sexual appetite.
Who’s in it. Criminal Lovers stars Natacha Régnier as Alice, Jérémie Renier as Luc, Miki Manojlović as Man of the Forest and Salim Kechiouche as Saïd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Criminal Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Criminal Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Criminal Lovers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Criminal Lovers (1999)?
- In US, Criminal Lovers is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Criminal Lovers worth watching?
- Criminal Lovers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Criminal Lovers?
- Criminal Lovers stars Natacha Régnier, Jérémie Renier, Miki Manojlović, Salim Kechiouche and Yasmine Belmadi.
- When was Criminal Lovers released?
- Criminal Lovers was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.