The Crimson Rivers (2000) movie poster

The Crimson Rivers (2000)

Les Rivières pourpres
"Evil rises to new heights."
ThumbScore
👍 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 58% (RT: 68%, MC: 49) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 46m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (1,690 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
68%
Metacritic
49
Cast
Jean Reno as Pierre Niemans
Vincent Cassel as Max Kerkerian
Nadia Farès as Fanny Ferreira
Dominique Sanda as Sister Andrée
Karim Belkhadra as Captain Dahmane
Jean-Pierre Cassel as Dr. Bernard Chernezé
Didier Flamand as The Dean
Philippe Nahon as Homme à la station service
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 1,690 votes. Critics scored it lower at 58%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Two French policemen, one investigating a grisly murder at a remote mountain college, the other working on the desecration of a young girl's grave by skinheads, are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. Soon after they start working together, more murders are committed, and the pair begin to discover just what dark secrets are behind the killings. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Crimson Rivers was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Mathieu Kassovitz cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Jean Reno spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Crimson Rivers is a 2000 crime, mystery, thriller film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. Two French policemen, one investigating a grisly murder at a remote mountain college, the other working on the desecration of a young girl's grave by skinheads, are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. Soon after they start working together, more murders are committed, and the pair begin to discover just what dark secrets are behind the killings.

The film has been rated by 1,690 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, The Crimson Rivers 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.

The Crimson Rivers (2000) 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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