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Climax (2018)

“Birth and death are extraordinary experiences. Life is a fleeting pleasure.”

7.0/10 · 2,395 votes 1h 37m r DramaHorrorMusic

#105 of 328 films from 2018 #1911 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Gaspar Noé · Written by Gaspar Noé

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Overview

When a dance troupe is lured to an empty school, a bowl of drug-laced sangria causes their jubilant rehearsal to descend into a dark and explosive nightmare as they try to survive the night—and find who's responsible—before it's too late.

Cast

Sofia Boutellaas Selva
Romain Guillermicas David
Souheila Yacoubas Lou
Kiddy Smileas Daddy
Claude-Emmanuelle Gajan-Maullas Emmanuelle
Giselle Palmeras Gazelle
Taylor Kastleas Taylor
Thea Carla Schøttas Psyche
Sharleen Templeas Ivana
Lea Vlamosas Eva
Alaïa Alsafiras Alaia
Kendall Mugleras Rocket
Lakdhar Dridias Riley
Adrien Sissokoas Omar

Facts

Release dateSeptember 19, 2018
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, Horror, Music
LanguageFR
Budget$2,900,000
Box office$1,696,075 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt8359848

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Questions

How long is Climax?
Climax runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Climax worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 2,395 votes, which places it #105 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 68%) and #1911 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Climax?
Climax was directed by Gaspar Noé. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I Stand Alone (1999), Enter the Void (2010), Irreversible (2002).
Who stars in Climax?
Sofia Boutella as Selva; Romain Guillermic as David; Souheila Yacoub as Lou; Kiddy Smile as Daddy; Claude-Emmanuelle Gajan-Maull as Emmanuelle; Giselle Palmer as Gazelle.
What is Climax rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Climax?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/113703.

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