

I Stand Alone
1999, French. Directed by Gaspar Noé.
In the bowels of France.
After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gaspar NoéDirector
- Philippe NahonThe Butcher
- Blandine LenoirDaughter
- Frankie PainMistress
- Martine AudrainBelle-Mere
- ZavenMan with Morals
- Jean-François RaugerReal Estate Agent
- Guillaume NiclouxSupermarket Manager
- Olivier DoranPresenter (voice)
- Aïssa DjabriDoctor Choukroun
- Serge FaurieDirector of Hospital
- Frédéric PfohlHospital Nurse
- Stéphanie SecHospital Nurse
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1999
- Original title
- Seul contre tous
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Gaspar Noé
- Box office
- $7K
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I Stand Alone: quick answers
What should I watch before I Stand Alone?
Watch Carne (1991) first.
Is I Stand Alone worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 613 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Stand Alone?
I Stand Alone runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does I Stand Alone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Stand Alone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Stand Alone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Stand Alone is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Stand Alone on?
I Stand Alone isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 February 1999. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Stand Alone?
If you liked I Stand Alone, try Carne, Irreversible, Corporate.
Who directed I Stand Alone?
I Stand Alone (1999) was directed by Gaspar Noé and stars Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Frankie Pain.