La Haine (1995)
Three friends navigate the bleak aftermath of a riot, their intimate journey fraught with suspense and a gritty atmosphere.
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
How intense is La Haine?
La Haine is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What La Haine feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakintimateatmosphericsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream La Haine
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Is La Haine for you?
Is La Haine scary?
Only a little. La Haine has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is La Haine gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is La Haine sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is La Haine?
La Haine runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream La Haine?
La Haine is streaming on Criterion.
Does La Haine have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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