The Wages of Fear
2024, French. Directed by Julien Leclercq.
When an explosion at an oil well threatens hundreds of lives, a crack team is called upon to make a deadly desert crossing with nitroglycerine in tow.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- A
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Where to watch The Wages of Fear
The Wages of Fear is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Julien LeclercqDirector
- Franck GastambideFred
- Alban LenoirAlex
- Sofiane ZermaniGauthier
- Ana GirardotClara
- Bakary DiomberaDjibril
- Astrid WhettnallAnne Marchand
- Alka MatewaAlka
- Sarah AfchainAssia
- Ghita BerdaiMalya
- Rabie KatiHomme d'affaires
- Abderrahman BerradiGardien de l'homme d'affaires
- Rabii BenjhailePolicier en civil 1
Details
- Released
- 28 March 2024
- Original title
- Le salaire de la peur
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Julien Leclercq, Hamid Hlioua
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What The Wages of Fear is based on
The Wages of Fear is based on Le Salaire de la peur, a 1949 novel by Georges Arnaud, published by Éditions Julliard.
Novel · 1949
Le Salaire de la peur
By Georges Arnaud
Published by Éditions Julliard
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The Wages of Fear: quick answers
Is The Wages of Fear worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 524 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Wages of Fear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wages of Fear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wages of Fear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wages of Fear is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wages of Fear on?
The Wages of Fear is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wages of Fear?
If you liked The Wages of Fear, try AKA, Restless, Earth and Blood.
Who directed The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear (2024) was directed by Julien Leclercq and stars Franck Gastambide, Alban Lenoir, Sofiane Zermani.
What is The Wages of Fear based on?
The Wages of Fear is based on Le Salaire de la peur, a 1949 novel by Georges Arnaud, published by Éditions Julliard.