La Haine (1995)
How far you fall doesn't matter, it's how you land…
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 31 May 1995 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Mathieu Kassovitz |
| Starring | Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé and Saïd Taghmaoui |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Rated | NR |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 8.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · TMDB users 8.1/10 |
| Budget | $3 million |
| Box office | $15 million worldwide |
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Where to watch La Haine in 12 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Austria | In Austria, La Haine is available on Max for €11.99 a month and Canal+. |
| Germany | In Germany, La Haine is available on Max for €11.99 a month. |
| Italy | In Italy, La Haine is available on Prime Video for €4.99 a month. |
| Japan | In Japan, La Haine is available on Prime Video for ¥600 JPY a month. |
| Liechtenstein | In Liechtenstein, La Haine is available on Max. |
| Luxembourg | In Luxembourg, La Haine is available on Max. |
| San Marino | In San Marino, La Haine is available on Prime Video. |
| South Korea | In South Korea, La Haine is available on Watcha. |
| Spain | In Spain, La Haine is available on Filmin for €9.99 a month. |
| Switzerland | In Switzerland, La Haine is available on Max for CHF16.90 a month. |
| Türkiye | In Türkiye, La Haine is available on Max. |
| Vatican City | In Vatican City, La Haine is available on Prime Video. |
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What kind of watch this is
La Haine is a 1995 drama that turns a single night of rioting in a Paris suburb into a 98-minute sprint. Mathieu Kassovitz directs three friends—Vinz, Hubert, and Saïd—as they wait for news on a fourth, injured in a clash with police. The camera never stops moving, and the black-and-white palette strips away any comfort. It is a film about the weight of waiting, where the silence between shots is louder than the sirens. You will not look at a city skyline the same way again.
What the critics said
Critics did not just like it; they were stunned. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 96% approval rating based on 73 reviews, with an average score of 8.1/10 as of October 2024. The consensus calls it hard-hitting and breathtakingly effective. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times found it raw, vital, and captivating. Wendy Ide of The Times called it one of the most blisteringly effective pieces of urban cinema ever made. Even the French Prime Minister, Alain Juppé, commissioned a special screening for his cabinet. He admitted the film made him more aware of certain realities, despite resenting its anti-police themes. A 96% score is high, but watching a government leader admit a movie changed his mind is the real flex.
How it did with audiences
La Haine spent $3 million to make and took in $15 million worldwide. In the United States, it made $0. That is not a failure; it is a border that kept the money on one side and the film on the other. On TMDB, users rate it 8.1 out of 10.
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Sources
- La Haine on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q466101 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “La Haine” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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