Polar (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1984, Polar is a thriller and crime film directed by Jacques Bral, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. This film noir tends to stay within very conventional plot lines, as the narration by the main protagonist, private detective Eugene Tarpon Jean-François Balmer, recites a dreary litany of how he wanted to chuck his profession until an attractive woman shows up asking him to investigate the murder of her roommate, a porno star. Soon Tarpon is up to his neck in trouble: the police, gangsters, and the victim's lover are all out to get him.
Who’s in it. Polar stars Jean-François Balmer as Eugène Tarpon, Sandra Montaigu as Charlotte Le Dantex, Pierre Santini as Coccioli and Roland Dubillard as Jean-Baptiste Haymann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Polar 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 Polar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polar (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Polar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Polar worth watching?
- Polar holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Polar?
- Polar stars Jean-François Balmer, Sandra Montaigu, Pierre Santini, Roland Dubillard and Claude Chabrol.
- When was Polar released?
- Polar was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.