The Crime Is Mine

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The Crime Is Mine

Released Dec 25, 2023

1h 42m

Comedy

Drama

Crime

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In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend Pauline, a young unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

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Critics Consensus

With alluring razzmatazz, The Crime is Mine and its superlative stars will seduce farce lovers and Francophiles.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Huppert is sublimely silly, deliciously funny and single-handedly worth the price of admission.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Miriam Balanescu

Empire Magazine

François Ozon’s fanfic for the Jazz Age steers clear of pastiche and is utterly charming — throwing a few curveballs to keep you on your toes.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2024

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Emily Maskell

Little White Lies

Ozon has a whale of a time poking holes in the corrupt justice system.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 21, 2024

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Jen Shieff

New Zealand Herald

With a level of pizzazz that makes Phryne Fisher look tame, The Crime Is Mine is a racy, comedic triumph.

Jan 9, 2025

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Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

The prolific and mercurial François Ozon returns with another of his periodic descents into frothy period pastiche.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 26, 2024

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Alexa Dalby

Dog and Wolf

Another exceptional film from Ozon.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 21, 2024

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Donald

Nice color. Good performers. But a total waste of time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Charles Brooklyn

Funny and kind of silly French period film (takes place in 1935). Modesty implausible plot but if you suspend disbelief it works. Excellent ensemble cast with two leads.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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Ghederick Eshmont

A bit silly in a pedantic way…but fun with a compelling concept on feminine fame & true crime celebrity.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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Michael

Ozon is a child. The actresses are strong but the adaptation of the play and the theatrical devices are unserious in a distracting way. I would not recommend this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Bryan S

Great fun French farce!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Judith K

A frothy silly French farce. I particularly enjoyed this type of light distraction that makes me smile and laugh in light of the troubling times I am facing here in the US. A light French delight with an established star (Isabelle Huppert) and two young wonderful actresses was just the ticket for me. This feels like a modern French version of American screwball comedies of the 1940s.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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François Ozon

Director

Nadia Tereszkiewicz

Madeleine Verdier

Rebecca Marder

Pauline Mauléon

Isabelle Huppert

Odette Chaumette

Dany Boon

Palmarède

Fabrice Luchini

Gustave Rabusset

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Synopsis

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend Pauline, a young unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

Director: François Ozon
Producer: Éric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
Screenwriter: François Ozon
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Mandarin Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont, Scope Pictures, Playtime, FOZ
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 13, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $111.4K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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