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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq

6.520141h 32mMovieComedyDrama

In September 2011 writer Michel Houellebecq briefly disappeared off the face of the earth. Wild rumours began circulating on the Internet that he’d been abducted by Al-Qaeda or aliens from outer space. Some Twitter users even expressed…

DirectorGuillaume Nicloux
WriterGuillaume Nicloux
ProducersBenoît Quainon·Sylvie Pialat

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Cast · Directed by Guillaume Nicloux

MHMichel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq
Michel Houellebecq
MN
Mathieu Nicourt
Mathieu
MLMaxime Lefrançois
Maxime Lefrançois
Max
FLFrançoise Lebrun
Françoise Lebrun
Françoise
LSLuc Schwarz
Luc Schwarz
Luc
VM
Veran Mauberret
GS
Ginette Suchotzky
Ginette
AS
André Suchotzky
Dede
MBMarie Bourjala
Marie Bourjala
Fatima
KA
Karim Achoui
L'avocat
FS
François Samuelson
François
VJ
Vincent Janerot

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The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq on Netflix?

No, The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq for free?

The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

Yes — The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is followed by Thalasso (2019) in the L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq.

Is there a prequel to The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq?

The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is the first film in the L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq.

Is The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq is part of a trilogy, alongside Thalasso (2019) and Being Blanche Houellebecq (2024).

How many movies are in the L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq?

There are 3 films in the L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq: The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq (2014), Thalasso (2019) and Being Blanche Houellebecq (2024).