Hold-up (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1985, Hold-up is a comedy and crime film directed by Alexandre Arcady, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...
Who’s in it. Hold-up stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Grimm, Guy Marchand as Georges, Kim Cattrall as Lise Lefèvre and Jacques Villeret as Jeremie Blanchet, taxi driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hold-up 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 Hold-up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold-up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold-up (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold-up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hold-up worth watching?
- Hold-up holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hold-up?
- Hold-up stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Guy Marchand, Kim Cattrall, Jacques Villeret and Jean-Pierre Marielle.
- When was Hold-up released?
- Hold-up was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.