The Minister
2011, French. Directed by Pierre Schoeller.
Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Minister
The Minister is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pierre SchoellerDirector
- Olivier GourmetBertrand Saint-Jean, Minister of transport
- Michel BlancGilles, director of staff
- Zabou BreitmanPauline, communications director
- Laurent StockerYan
- Sylvain DebléMartin Kuypers, silent driver
- Didier BezaceDominique Woessner
- Jacques BoudetSenator Juillet
- François ChattotFalconetti, Minister of health
- Gaëtan VassartLoïk
- Arly JoverSéverine Saint-Jean, wife of Bertrand Saint-Jean
- Éric NaggarPrime Minister
- Anne AzoulayJosepha, Kuypers' companion
Details
- Released
- 26 October 2011
- Original title
- L'Exercice de l'État
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Pierre Schoeller
- Box office
- $65K
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The Minister: quick answers
Is The Minister worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Minister?
The Minister runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Minister have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Minister. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Minister parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Minister yet.
Which OTT platform is The Minister on?
The Minister is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Minister?
If you liked The Minister, try The Passengers of the Night, Chaos, The Brigade.
Who directed The Minister?
The Minister (2011) was directed by Pierre Schoeller and stars Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman.