In the Beginning
2009, French. Directed by Xavier Giannoli.
France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 11 November 2009
- Original title
- À l'origine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Xavier Giannoli, Marcia Romano
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In the Beginning: quick answers
Is In the Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Beginning?
In the Beginning runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does In the Beginning have a post-credits scene?
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In the Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is In the Beginning on?
In the Beginning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 2009. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Beginning?
If you liked In the Beginning, try The Nest, Chaos, La Belle Équipe.
Who directed In the Beginning?
In the Beginning (2009) was directed by Xavier Giannoli and stars François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos, Gérard Depardieu.