Holy Motors (2012) movie poster

Holy Motors (2012)

ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 88% (RT: 91%, MC: 85) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaFantasy

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Director
Runtime
1h 56m
Country
Germany, France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,238 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
85
Cast
Denis Lavant as Mr. Oscar / Banker / Beggar / Father / Accordionist / Killer
Édith Scob as Céline
Eva Mendes as Kay M
Kylie Minogue as Eva Grace
Jeanne Disson as Angèle
Michel Piccoli as Man with the Wine Stain
Leos Carax as The Sleeper / Limousine (voice)
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,238 votes. Critics gave it 88%.
Overview
We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old. By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Denis Lavant spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The iconic poster for Holy Motors was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Holy Motors, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Holy Motors is a 2012 drama, fantasy film directed by Leos Carax. We follow 24 hours in the life of a being moving from life to life like a cold and solitary assassin moving from hit to hit. In each of these interwoven lives, the being possesses an entirely distinct identity: sometimes a man, sometimes a woman, sometimes youthful, sometimes old.

By turns murderer, beggar, company chairman, monstrous creature, worker, family man. The film has been rated by 1,238 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Holy Motors delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Holy Motors (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Holy Motors (2012) might be one of the most important movies that not too many people have seen.
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