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The Ax

6.920051h 58mMovieComedyCrimeDrama

Bruno loved his job as a middle manager at a paper company, but optimistically views being laid off as an opportunity. After two years of searching for a comparable position, optimism turns to desperation. His wife works two jobs, and…

DirectorCosta-Gavras
WritersCosta-Gavras·Jean-Claude Grumberg
ProducersMichèle Ray-Gavras·Jean-Pierre Dardenne

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 6 other countries

The Ax isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Costa-Gavras

JGJosé Garcia
José Garcia
Bruno Davert
KVKarin Viard
Karin Viard
Marlène Davert
UTUlrich Tukur
Ulrich Tukur
Gérard Hutchinson
OGOlivier Gourmet
Olivier Gourmet
Raymond Machefer
YBYvon Back
Yvon Back
Etienne Barnet
THThierry Hancisse
Thierry Hancisse
Inspector Kesler
OGOlga Grumberg
Olga Grumberg
Iris Thompson
GCGeordy Couturiau
Geordy Couturiau
Maxime Davert
CTChrista Théret
Christa Théret
Betty Davert
YMYolande Moreau
Yolande Moreau
Post Office Clerk
DKDieudonné Kabongo
Dieudonné Kabongo
Quinlan Longus
JGJean-Pierre Gos
Jean-Pierre Gos
Garage Owner

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No, The Ax is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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