Scribe
2016, French. Directed by Thomas Kruithof.
Some things cannot be unheard.
Two years after a burn-out, Duval is still unemployed. Contacted by an enigmatic businessman, he is offered a simple and well-paid job: transcribing telephone tapping. Duval accepts financially without questioning the purpose of the organization that employs him. Precipitated at the heart of a political plot, he must face the brutal mechanics of the underground world of the secret services.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Thomas KruithofDirector
- François CluzetDuval
- Denis PodalydèsClément
- Sami BouajilaLabarthe
- Simon AbkarianGerfaut
- Alba RohrwacherSara
- Philippe RésimontDe Grugy
- Daniel HanssensAlbert
- Bruno GeorisLabarthe's right-hand man
- Olivier BonyThe neighbor
- Bernard EylenboschThe right-hand man
- Alexia DepickerThe HR manager
- Nader FarmanAl-Shamikh
Details
- Released
- 19 October 2016
- Original title
- La Mécanique de l'ombre
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Thomas Kruithof, Yann Gozlan, Marc Syrigas
- Budget
- $5.2M
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Scribe: quick answers
Is Scribe worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 191 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scribe?
Scribe runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Scribe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Scribe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Scribe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Scribe yet.
Which OTT platform is Scribe on?
Scribe isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Scribe?
If you liked Scribe, try The Amateur, Cobra, The Professional.
Who directed Scribe?
Scribe (2016) was directed by Thomas Kruithof and stars François Cluzet, Denis Podalydès, Sami Bouajila.