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Jean-François Richet
Director & actor · born 2 July 1966 · Paris, France
Jean-François Richet (born July 2, 1966) is a French film director and screenwriter. Debuting with État des lieux (1995) and Ma 6-T va crack-er (1997), he earned early critical notice for his gritty portrayals of French suburban life.
Richet expanded into international genre filmmaking with the remake Assault on Precinct 13 (2005). He achieved major critical acclaim with his two-part biographical crime epic Mesrine (2008), for which he won the César Award for Best Director. His subsequent directorial credits include Blood Father (2016), The Emperor of Paris (2018), and Plane (2023).
Where to start: Mutiny (2026).
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The Hunchback: Soul of Paris
2026
Coming Soon
Mutiny
2026 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Plane
2023 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Emperor of Paris
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Blood Father
2016 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
One Wild Moment
2015 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1
2008 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
2008 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Assault on Precinct 13
2005 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
All About Love
2001 · 4.9/10
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Crack 6T
1997 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Inner City
1995 · 5.8/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Jean-François Richet movie?
By viewer score, Mutiny (2026) at 7.6/10.
What are Jean-François Richet’s most popular movies?
Plane, Blood Father, Assault on Precinct 13.
How many movies has Jean-François Richet made?
15 films on TMDB, 13 as director, 2 as actor.