Mesrine: Killer Instinct
2008, French. Directed by Jean-François Richet.
Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-François RichetDirector
- Vincent CasselJacques Mesrine
- Cécile de FranceJeanne Schneider
- Gérard DepardieuGuido
- Gilles LellouchePaul
- Roy DupuisJean-Paul Mercier
- Florence ThomassinSarah
- Elena AnayaSofia
- Ludivine SagnierSylvie Jeanjacquot
- Michel DuchaussoyPierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
- Myriam BoyerMesrine's mother
- Abdelhafid MetalsiAhmed, pimp
- Gilbert SicotteBillionaire
Details
- Released
- 22 October 2008
- Original title
- L'Instinct de mort
- Country
- Canada, France, Italy
- Written by
- Abdel Raouf Dafri
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Mesrine: Killer Instinct is based on
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is adapted from a novel.
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Mesrine: Killer Instinct: quick answers
What comes after Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Next in the series: Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008).
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,037 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Mesrine: Killer Instinct have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mesrine: Killer Instinct. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mesrine: Killer Instinct on?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
If you liked Mesrine: Killer Instinct, try Mesrine: Public Enemy #1, The Getaway, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken.
Who directed Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) was directed by Jean-François Richet and stars Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu.
What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct based on?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is adapted from a novel.