Cold Water
1994, French. Directed by Olivier Assayas.
An outer suburb of Paris, 1972. Gilles and Christine, both sixteen, are classmates and lovers who have become frustrated with the aloofness of their families and the general monotony of their lives. When the pair are caught shoplifting, Christine's father ships her off to a home for emotionally disturbed children, temporarily putting space between her and Gilles. Luckily for them, though, she escapes and the couple contemplate running away together.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cold Water
Cold Water is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Olivier AssayasDirector
- Virginie LedoyenChristine
- Cyprien FouquetGilles
- Szabó LászlóLe père de Gilles
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinL'inspecteur
- Dominique FaysseLa mère de Christine
- Jackie BerroyerLe père de Christine
- Smaïl MekkiMourad
- Jean-Christophe BouvetLe professeur
- Ilona GyöriMarie
- Renée AmzallagL'infirmière
- Mathieu MardoukhaevFrère de Gilles
- Jérôme SimoninVendeur de dynamite
Details
- Released
- 6 July 1994
- Original title
- L'Eau froide
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Olivier Assayas
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Cold Water: quick answers
Is Cold Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cold Water?
Cold Water runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Cold Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cold Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cold Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cold Water is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cold Water on?
Cold Water is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cold Water?
If you liked Cold Water, try Chaos, The Passengers of the Night, Love Me No More.
Who directed Cold Water?
Cold Water (1994) was directed by Olivier Assayas and stars Virginie Ledoyen, Cyprien Fouquet, Szabó László.