I Stand Alone (1999) movie poster

I Stand Alone (1999)

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"In the bowels of France."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 82% (RT: 88%, MC: 77) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Gaspar Noรฉ
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (570 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Metacritic
77
Cast
Philippe Nahon as The Butcher
Blandine Lenoir as Daughter
Frankie Pain as Mistress
Martine Audrain as Belle-Mere
Zaven as Man with Morals
Jean-Franรงois Rauger as Real Estate Agent
Guillaume Nicloux as Supermarket Manager
Olivier Doran as Presenter (voice)
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 570 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of I Stand Alone was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for I Stand Alone was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

I Stand Alone is a 1999 drama, thriller film directed by Gaspar Noรฉ. After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop.

Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter. The film has been rated by 570 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, I Stand Alone 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. I Stand Alone (1999) 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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