The Minister (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2011, The Minister is a drama film directed by Pierre Schoeller, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.
Who’s in it. The Minister stars Olivier Gourmet as Bertrand Saint-Jean, Ministre des transports, Michel Blanc as Gilles, directeur de cabinet, Zabou Breitman as Pauline, directeur de la communication and Laurent Stocker as Yan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Minister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Minister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Minister (2011)?
- In US, The Minister is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Minister worth watching?
- The Minister holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Minister?
- The Minister stars Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman, Laurent Stocker and Sylvain Deblé.
- When was The Minister released?
- The Minister was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.