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Panic

7.319471h 39mMovieDramaCrimeThriller

Proud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town and discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to suspect the worst of him.

DirectorJulien Duvivier
WritersJulien Duvivier·Charles Spaak
ProducerPierre O'Connell

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Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelDarkroomDarkroom
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Cast · Directed by Julien Duvivier

MSMichel Simon
Michel Simon
Monsieur Hire
VRViviane Romance
Viviane Romance
Alice
PBPaul Bernard
Paul Bernard
Alfred
CDCharles Dorat
Charles Dorat
Michelet, le secrétaire du commissaire
LGLucas Gridoux
Lucas Gridoux
Mr Fortin, le pharmacien
LRLita Recio
Lita Recio
Viviane
MDMax Dalban
Max Dalban
Capoulade
ÉDÉmile Drain
Émile Drain
Monsieur Breteuil dit le petit caporal
GFGuy Favières
Guy Favières
Monsieur Sauvage
LFLouis Florencie
Louis Florencie
L'inspecteur Marcelin
CDCharles Dorat
Charles Dorat
L'nspecteur Michelet
MPMarcel Pérès
Marcel Pérès
Cermanutti

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Panic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Panic?

Panic is streaming on Criterion Channel and Darkroom in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Panic on Netflix?

No, Panic is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Darkroom.

Is Panic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Panic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Darkroom instead.

Where can I watch Panic for free?

Panic is available to stream free (with ads) on Darkroom in United States.