The Innocent
2022, French. Directed by Louis Garrel.
Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Innocent
The Innocent is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louis GarrelDirector
- Louis GarrelAbel Lefranc
- Roschdy ZemMichel Ferrand
- Noémie MerlantClémence Genièvre
- Anouk GrinbergSylvie Lefranc
- Jean-Claude PautotJean-Paul
- Yanisse KebbabCaviar truck driver
- Léa WiazemskySylvie's witness
- Manda TouréWoman at the aquarium
- Olga AmelchenkoMaud
- Romain BlachierChosen one at the first marriage
- Zorah Ait MatenChosen one at the second marriage
- Jean-Claude Bolle-ReddatJean-Claude
Details
- Released
- 12 October 2022
- Original title
- L'Innocent
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Louis Garrel, Tanguy Viel
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $5.2M
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The Innocent: quick answers
Is The Innocent worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 384 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Innocent?
The Innocent runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Innocent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Innocent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Innocent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Innocent yet.
Which OTT platform is The Innocent on?
The Innocent is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Innocent?
If you liked The Innocent, try Mr. Right, His Girl Friday, The Gentleman from Epsom.
Who directed The Innocent?
The Innocent (2022) was directed by Louis Garrel and stars Louis Garrel, Roschdy Zem, Noémie Merlant.