Incendies
2010, French. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.
2 letters. One for the brother. One for the father.
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Incendies
Incendies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Denis VilleneuveDirector
- Lubna AzabalNawal
- Mélissa Désormeaux-PoulinJeanne Marwan
- Maxim GaudetteSimon Marwan
- Rémy GirardNotary Lebel
- Allen AltmanNotaire Maddad
- Abdelghafour ElaazizAbou Tarek
- Dominique BriandProfessor Niv Cohen
- Frédéric PaquetDoctor in the Emergency Room
- Ahmad MassadBassem Marwan
- John Dunn-HillProfessor Said Haidar
- Jackie SawirisMother
- Lara AtallaAngry Woman
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2010
- Country
- Canada, France
- Written by
- Denis Villeneuve, Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne
- Budget
- $6.8M
- Box office
- $6.8M
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What Incendies is based on
Incendies is based on Scorched (2010) by Wajdi Mouawad.
2010
Scorched
By Wajdi Mouawad
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Incendies: quick answers
Is Incendies worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 3,562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Incendies?
Incendies runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Incendies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Incendies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Incendies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Incendies is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Incendies on?
Incendies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Incendies?
If you liked Incendies, try The Past, Waltz with Bashir, The Secret in Their Eyes.
Who directed Incendies?
Incendies (2010) was directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette.
What is Incendies based on?
Incendies is based on Scorched (2010) by Wajdi Mouawad.