The Nonentity (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, The Nonentity is a drama and crime film directed by Michel Deville, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Each evening, four men – a doctor, a journalist, a professor and a merchant – meet up in a deserted bar to play cards. As they play, the bar’s owner, her downtrodden barman (nicknamed “le paltoquet”) and a strange woman in white watch from a distance. One night, the card game is disturbed when a police inspector suddenly appears and declares that a dead body has been found nearby. Certain that one of the four men is the murderer, the inspector starts his investigation. All the evidence suggests that the doctor did the deed, but we soon learn that nothing is quite what it seems…
Who’s in it. The Nonentity stars Fanny Ardant as Mlle Lotte, Daniel Auteuil as le journaliste, Richard Bohringer as le docteur and Philippe Léotard as Kaufmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Nonentity 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 The Nonentity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nonentity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nonentity (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nonentity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nonentity worth watching?
- The Nonentity holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nonentity?
- The Nonentity stars Fanny Ardant, Daniel Auteuil, Richard Bohringer, Philippe Léotard and Jeanne Moreau.
- When was The Nonentity released?
- The Nonentity was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.