Scene of the Crime
1986, French. Directed by André Téchiné.
In the woods, a 13-year-old boy is grabbed by an escaped convict and told to bring money later that day. The boy does as he's told, only to be attacked by the convict's partner. A murder ensues, and through happenstance, the murderer and the boy's mother form an alliance. All this takes place in four days during which the boy has his first communion, his separated parents face each other amidst grandmother's hopes they'll reunite, the grandfather just wants to go fishing, the school's chaplain complains about the boy's behavior, and the convicts' shared girlfriend comes, gun in hand, to help them escape to Tangier. The mother's surprising decisions complete the story.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Scene of the Crime is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- André TéchinéDirector
- Catherine DeneuveLili Ravenel
- Wadeck StanczakMartin
- Nicolas GiraudiThomas
- Danielle DarrieuxLa grand-mère
- Victor LanouxMaurice
- Jean BousquetLe grand-père
- Claire NeboutAlice
- Jean-Claude AdelinLuc
- Jacques NolotLe Père Sorbier
- Philippe LandoulsiL'inspecteur
- Michel GrimaudRoger, le serveur
- Christine PaoliniSuzan
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1986
- Original title
- Le Lieu du crime
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Olivier Assayas, Pascal Bonitzer, André Téchiné
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Scene of the Crime: quick answers
Is Scene of the Crime worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Scene of the Crime have a post-credits scene?
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Scene of the Crime parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Scene of the Crime on?
Scene of the Crime is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scene of the Crime?
If you liked Scene of the Crime, try Saint Omer, Three Days and a Life, No One Would Tell.
Who directed Scene of the Crime?
Scene of the Crime (1986) was directed by André Téchiné and stars Catherine Deneuve, Wadeck Stanczak, Nicolas Giraudi.