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The Adversary

6.620022h 9mMovieMysteryDramaCrime

Based on the 2000 book of the same name by Emmanuel Carrère, it is inspired by the real-life story of Jean-Claude Romand. L'Adversaire's protagonist Jean-Marc Faure (Auteuil) pursues an imaginary career as a doctor of medicine in a plot…

DirectorNicole Garcia
WritersNicole Garcia·Frédéric Bélier-Garcia
ProducersAlain Sarde·Christine Gozlan

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nicole Garcia

DADaniel Auteuil
Daniel Auteuil
Jean-Marc Faure
GPGéraldine Pailhas
Géraldine Pailhas
Christine Faure
FCFrançois Cluzet
François Cluzet
Luc
FBFrançois Berléand
François Berléand
Rémi
EDEmmanuelle Devos
Emmanuelle Devos
Marianne
AF
Alice Fauvet
Alice
MJMartin Jobert
Martin Jobert
Vincent
MC
Michel Cassagne
Le père de Jean-Marc
JDJoséphine Derenne
Joséphine Derenne
La mère de Jean-Marc
ALAnne Loiret
Anne Loiret
Cécile
OCOlivier Cruveiller
Olivier Cruveiller
Jean-Jacques
NANadine Alari
Nadine Alari
La mère de Christine

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The Adversary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Adversary?

The Adversary isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Adversary on Netflix?

No, The Adversary is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The Adversary on Amazon Prime Video?

The Adversary isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Adversary for free?

The Adversary isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.