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Irreversible (2002)

“Time destroys everything.”

7.2/10 · 3,443 votes 1h 37m nr ThrillerDramaCrime

#32 of 154 films from 2002 #497 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Gaspar Noé · Written by Gaspar Noé

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Overview

A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.

Cast

Monica Belluccias Alex
Vincent Casselas Marcus
Albert Dupontelas Pierre
Jo Prestiaas The Tapeworm
Philippe Nahonas Man
Stéphane Drouotas Stéphane
Jean-Louis Costesas Fistman
Mick Gondouinas Mick
Mourad Khimaas Mourad
Layde Hellalas Layde
Dominique Natoas Commissioner
Michel Fescheas Taxi Driver
Victoria Jaramilloas Concha
Jean-Yves Le Quellecas Inspector

Facts

Release dateMay 22, 2002
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleIrréversible
LanguageFR
Budget$3,500,000
Box office$6,500,000 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt0290673

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Questions

How long is Irreversible?
Irreversible runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Irreversible worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 3,443 votes, which places it #32 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 80%) and #497 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Irreversible?
Irreversible was directed by Gaspar Noé. Other well-rated titles by the same director: I Stand Alone (1999), Enter the Void (2010), Climax (2018).
Who stars in Irreversible?
Monica Bellucci as Alex; Vincent Cassel as Marcus; Albert Dupontel as Pierre; Jo Prestia as The Tapeworm; Philippe Nahon as Man; Stéphane Drouot as Stéphane.
What is Irreversible rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Irreversible?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/144610.

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