The Adversary
2002, French. Directed by Nicole Garcia.
Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot more closely based on Romand's life and Carrère's book than was Laurent Cantet's 2001 film L'Emploi du Temps. The film was nominated for a Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Adversary
The Adversary is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicole GarciaDirector
- Daniel AuteuilJean-Marc Faure
- Géraldine PailhasChristine Faure
- François CluzetLuc
- François BerléandRémi
- Emmanuelle DevosMarianne
- Alice FauvetAlice
- Martin JobertVincent
- Michel CassagneLe père de Jean-Marc
- Joséphine DerenneLa mère de Jean-Marc
- Anne LoiretCécile
- Olivier CruveillerJean-Jacques
- Nadine AlariLa mère de Christine
Details
- Released
- 28 August 2002
- Original title
- L'Adversaire
- Country
- France, Switzerland, Spain
- Written by
- Frédéric Bélier-Garcia, Nicole Garcia
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The Adversary: quick answers
Is The Adversary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adversary?
The Adversary runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Adversary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adversary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adversary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Adversary yet.
Which OTT platform is The Adversary on?
The Adversary is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adversary?
If you liked The Adversary, try Suburbicon, Shimmer Lake, Dead Man's Folly.
Who directed The Adversary?
The Adversary (2002) was directed by Nicole Garcia and stars Daniel Auteuil, Géraldine Pailhas, François Cluzet.