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Persecution

4.420091h 38mMovieDrama

A solitary man and his partner share a tense love/hate relationship. Their lives are disrupted when a stranger enters, gradually insinuating himself into their world. The stranger’s persistence creates strain, leaving the man with lingering questions about his motivations and the impact on his life.

DirectorPatrice Chéreau
WritersAnne-Louise Trividic·Patrice Chéreau
ProducersRémi Burah·Bruno Levy

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France Channel Amazon ChannelFrance Channel Amazon Channel
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Cast · Directed by Patrice Chéreau

RDRomain Duris
Romain Duris
Daniel
CGCharlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Sonia
JAJean-Hugues Anglade
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Le désaxé
GCGilles Cohen
Gilles Cohen
Michel
ADAlex Descas
Alex Descas
Thomas
MDMichel Duchaussoy
Michel Duchaussoy
Le vieil homme
TCTsilla Chelton
Tsilla Chelton
La vieille dame
MTMika Tard
Mika Tard
La serveuse
YSYannick Soulier
Yannick Soulier
L'homme de 40 ans
HAHiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass
Marie
FZFabio Zenoni
Fabio Zenoni
Un copain au café
XRXavier Robic
Xavier Robic

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Persecution — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Persecution?

Persecution is streaming on France Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Persecution on Netflix?

No, Persecution is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on France Channel.

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No, Persecution isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on France Channel instead.

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