The Ax
2005, French. Directed by Costa-Gavras.
Some people would die to get (him) this job.
Bruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Costa-GavrasDirector
- José GarciaBruno Davert
- Karin ViardMarlène Davert
- Ulrich TukurGérard Hutchinson
- Olivier GourmetRaymond Machefer
- Yvon BackEtienne Barnet
- Thierry HancisseInspector Kesler
- Olga GrumbergIris Thompson
- Geordy CouturiauMaxime Davert
- Christa ThéretBetty Davert
- Yolande MoreauPost Office Clerk
- Dieudonné KabongoQuinlan Longus
- Jean-Pierre GosGarage Owner
Details
- Released
- 2 March 2005
- Original title
- Le Couperet
- Country
- France, Belgium, Spain
- Written by
- Costa-Gavras, Jean-Claude Grumberg
- Budget
- $5.4M
- Box office
- $4.9M
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What The Ax is based on
The Ax is adapted from a novel.
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The Ax: quick answers
Is The Ax worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 241 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ax?
The Ax runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Ax have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ax. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ax parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Ax yet.
Which OTT platform is The Ax on?
The Ax isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 March 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ax?
If you liked The Ax, try Two for the Money, Death to Smoochy, Breaking News in Yuba County.
Who directed The Ax?
The Ax (2005) was directed by Costa-Gavras and stars José Garcia, Karin Viard, Ulrich Tukur.
What is The Ax based on?
The Ax is adapted from a novel.