Army of Crime (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2009, Army of Crime is a drama, war and history film directed by Robert Guédiguian, running about 139 minutes.

What it’s about. This gripping historical drama recounts the story of Armenian-born Missak Manouchian, a woodworker and political activist who led an immigrant laborer division of the Parisian Resistance on 30 operations against the Nazis in 1943. The Nazis branded the group an Army of Crime, an anti-immigrant propaganda stunt that backfired as the team's members became martyrs for the Resistance.

Who’s in it. Army of Crime stars Simon Abkarian as Missak Manouchian, Virginie Ledoyen as Mélinée Manouchian, Robinson Stévenin as Marcel Rayman and Lola Naymark as Monique Stern, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Army of Crime has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Army of Crime page.

If you liked it. Fans of Army of Crime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Army of Crime (2009)?
In US, Army of Crime is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Army of Crime worth watching?
Army of Crime holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Army of Crime?
Army of Crime stars Simon Abkarian, Virginie Ledoyen, Robinson Stévenin, Lola Naymark and Adrien Jolivet.
When was Army of Crime released?
Army of Crime was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.