Criminal Lovers
1999, French. Directed by François Ozon.
Their idea of foreplay was murder.
After a perverted impulse drives them to kill, Alice and her boyfriend, Luc, drag the body into the woods, only to find themselves hopelessly lost – much like the fairy-tale plight of Hansel and Gretel. Starving and with no hope of being found, they chance upon a dilapidated cottage where a hulking man takes them prisoner and proceeds to feed Luc's sexual appetite.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Criminal Lovers is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
- François OzonDirector
- Natacha RégnierAlice
- Jérémie RenierLuc
- Predrag 'Miki' ManojlovićMan of the Forest
- Salim KéchioucheSaïd
- Yasmine BelmadiKarim
- Bernard MaumeThe Professor
- Jean-Louis DebardThe Night Guard
- Catherine VierneThe Jewel Saleswoman
- Marielle CoubaillonThe Market's Hostess
- Olivier PapotThe Police Officer
- Gil DemurgerThe GIGN
- Agnès AccariaCast
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1999
- Original title
- Les amants criminels
- Country
- France
- Written by
- François Ozon, Marcia Romano, Annabelle Perrichon
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Criminal Lovers: quick answers
Is Criminal Lovers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Criminal Lovers?
Criminal Lovers runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Criminal Lovers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Criminal Lovers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Criminal Lovers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Criminal Lovers on?
Criminal Lovers is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Criminal Lovers?
If you liked Criminal Lovers, try Dressed to Kill, Gothika, The Entity.
Who directed Criminal Lovers?
Criminal Lovers (1999) was directed by François Ozon and stars Natacha Régnier, Jérémie Renier, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović.