The Channel
2023, French. Directed by Thierry Binisti.
Natacha (25), a young single parent who works as a fast-food waitress, struggles to raise her 8-year-old son Enzo. Torn between a strong desire for independence and the comfort that her mother Irène unfailingly wants to provide for them, Natacha feels trapped. Her encounter with Walid, who is waiting to save enough money to pay for his crossing to England will open new horizons for her.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 12 April 2023
- Original title
- Le prix du passage
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Sophie Gueydon, Pierre Chosson
- Budget
- $2M
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How long is The Channel?
The Channel runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is The Channel on?
The Channel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 2023. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Channel?
If you liked The Channel, try 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain, 24 Days, The Beasts.
Who directed The Channel?
The Channel (2023) was directed by Thierry Binisti and stars Alice Isaaz, Adam Bessa, Ilan Debrabant.