Le Havre movie poster

Le Havre

September 8, 2011 1h 34m 7.0/10 (463 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Le Havre is a drama/comedy film. directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

Starring André Wilms, Kati Outinen, and Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Synopsis

In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 8, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (463 votes)
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Budget $3.9M Production budget
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Box Office $4.2M 1.1x return
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Language French Original language
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Country Finland + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$3,850,000
Revenue
$4,230,854

Production Companies

  • Pyramide Productions
  • Sputnik
  • Pandora Film
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • ZDF/Arte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Havre about?

In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tirele...

Who directed Le Havre?

Le Havre was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

How long is Le Havre?

Le Havre has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Le Havre released?

Le Havre was released on September 8, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Le Havre?

The main cast of Le Havre includes André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Blondin Miguel, Elina Salo.

Is Le Havre worth watching?

Le Havre has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 463 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.