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La Balance

6.419821h 43mRMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.

DirectorBob Swaim
WriterBob Swaim

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bob Swaim

NBNathalie Baye
Nathalie Baye
Nicole Danet
PLPhilippe Léotard
Philippe Léotard
Dédé Laffont
RBRichard Berry
Richard Berry
Mathias Palouzi
MRMaurice Ronet
Maurice Ronet
Roger Massina
BFBernard Freyd
Bernard Freyd
Le Capitaine
CMChristophe Malavoy
Christophe Malavoy
Tintin
JCJean-Paul Comart
Jean-Paul Comart
Le Belge
ADAlbert Dray
Albert Dray
Carlini
GBGérard Baume
Gérard Baume
PEPierre-Marie Escourrou
Pierre-Marie Escourrou
SBSidney Boccara
Sidney Boccara
JLJean-Daniel Laval
Jean-Daniel Laval

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La Balance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams La Balance?

La Balance is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is La Balance on Netflix?

No, La Balance is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is La Balance on Amazon Prime Video?

No, La Balance isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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La Balance is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.