The Villain (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, The Villain is a comedy film directed by Albert Dupontel, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.
Who’s in it. The Villain stars Albert Dupontel as Sidney Thomas, Catherine Frot as Maniette Thomas, Bouli Lanners as Nick Korazy and Nicolas Marié as Doctor Jean William, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Villain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Villain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Villain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Villain (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Villain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Villain worth watching?
- The Villain holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Villain?
- The Villain stars Albert Dupontel, Catherine Frot, Bouli Lanners, Nicolas Marié and Bernard Farcy.
- When was The Villain released?
- The Villain was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.