The Sentinel
1992, French. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
A medical intern finds himself drawn into a world of international intrigue after discovering a shrunken human head in his luggage.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sentinel
The Sentinel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1992.
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Cast & crew
- Arnaud DesplechinDirector
- Emmanuel SalingerMathias Barillet
- Thibault de MontalembertJean-Jacques
- Jean-Louis RichardBleicher
- Valérie DrévilleNathalie
- Marianne DenicourtMarie Barillet
- Jean-Luc BouttéVarins
- Bruno TodeschiniWilliam Mahé
- Philippe DuclosMacaigne
- Fabrice DesplechinSimon Acher
- Emmanuelle DevosClaude
- Philippe LaudenbachThe Priest
- Szabó LászlóPamiat
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1992
- Original title
- La Sentinelle
- Country
- France
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The Sentinel: quick answers
Is The Sentinel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sentinel?
The Sentinel runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does The Sentinel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sentinel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sentinel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sentinel yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sentinel on?
The Sentinel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1992. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sentinel?
If you liked The Sentinel, try Uncovered, The Commuter, Extracted.
Who directed The Sentinel?
The Sentinel (1992) was directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Emmanuel Salinger, Thibault de Montalembert, Jean-Louis Richard.