Monsieur Hire
1989, French. Directed by Patrice Leconte.
A French man spies on a lovely younger woman across the way. When he's spotted by the woman shortly after being questioned by the police about a local murder, the man's simple life becomes more complicated.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Monsieur Hire is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Patrice LeconteDirector
- Michel BlancMonsieur Hire
- Sandrine BonnaireAlice
- Luc ThuillierÉmile
- André WilmsPolice inspector
- Philippe DormoyFrançois
- Marie GayduYoung girl
- Michel MoranoTaxi driver
- Nora NoëlGuardian
- Bernard SouffletTattoo artist
- Eric BérengerBowling alley manager
- Marielle BerthonPierette Bourgeois
- Cristiana RéaliTeenager at the bowling
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1989
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Patrick Dewolf, Patrice Leconte
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What Monsieur Hire is based on
Monsieur Hire is based on Les Fiançailles de M. Hire (1933) by Georges Simenon.
1933
Les Fiançailles de M. Hire
By Georges Simenon
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Monsieur Hire: quick answers
Is Monsieur Hire worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 192 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monsieur Hire?
Monsieur Hire runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Monsieur Hire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Monsieur Hire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Monsieur Hire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Monsieur Hire on?
Monsieur Hire is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monsieur Hire?
If you liked Monsieur Hire, try The Color of Lies, The Dictator's Guns, The Organization.
Who directed Monsieur Hire?
Monsieur Hire (1989) was directed by Patrice Leconte and stars Michel Blanc, Sandrine Bonnaire, Luc Thuillier.
What is Monsieur Hire based on?
Monsieur Hire is based on Les Fiançailles de M. Hire (1933) by Georges Simenon.