Z (1969) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1969 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 1969, Z is a thriller, drame, policier and histoire film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 127 minutes. “He is alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Amidst a heated political climate, the opposition leader is killed in what appears to be a traffic accident. When a magistrate finds evidence of a government cover-up, witnesses start to get targeted. A thinly-fictionalized account of the events surrounding the assassination of Greek politician Grigoris Lambrakis in 1963, Z captures the outrage about the military junta that ruled Greece at the time.

Who’s in it. Z stars Yves Montand as The Deputy, a doctor, Irene Papas as Hélène, wife of the Deputy, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Examining Magistrate and Jacques Perrin as Photojournalist, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Z has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Z page.

If you liked it. Fans of Z tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Z (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Z change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Z worth watching?
Z holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drame, policier and histoire. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Z?
Z stars Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin and Charles Denner.
When was Z released?
Z was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.