Blackout (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2010, Blackout is a drama film directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, April 1994. Young freelance journalist Antoine Rives is making a report on Westerners who have been repatriated from Rwanda, fleeing the massacres. He meets Clément, a student of Hutu origin whose Tutsi fiancée Alice hasn’t been able to leave Rwanda. Antoine convinces Clément to go back with him to look for Alice, and to let him film the journey. Their pact soon becomes untenable as they find themselves thrown into chaos. This is a journey through horror during which a young man’s First World illusions are stripped away as he wakes up to human tragedy.
Who’s in it. Blackout stars Jalil Lespert as Antoine, Cyril Gueï as Clément, Philippe Nahon as Père François and Jean-François Stévenin as Marchand.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Blackout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackout (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackout worth watching?
- Blackout holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackout?
- Blackout stars Jalil Lespert, Cyril Gueï, Philippe Nahon and Jean-François Stévenin.
- When was Blackout released?
- Blackout was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.