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Demonlover (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Demonlover is a 2003 drama thriller directed by Olivier Assayas, starring Gina Gershon, Chloë Sevigny and Connie Nielsen. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $462,976 worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
worldwide gross
$463K
Metascore
67
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Demonlover (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 9m (129 min)
Director
Olivier Assayas
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Demonlover About?

The premise of Demonlover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A controversial website finds itself targeted by powerful corporations eager to take control. As a hostile takeover looms, a complex web of deception and sabotage unfolds, revealing the dark side of global business and the hidden agendas of those involved. The struggle for dominance threatens to expose uncomfortable truths and shatter the platform's fragile existence.

Demonlover Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • pornography
  • voyeurism
  • voyeur
  • coitus
  • copulation
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • no panties
  • breasts
  • female frontal nudity
  • lesbian
  • black panties
+38 more
  • misogyny
  • rape victim
  • female female kiss
  • sexual violence
  • sex in bed
  • panties
  • blonde
  • scantily clad female
  • cleavage
  • handcuffed woman
  • handcuffed behind back
  • violence against a woman
  • teenage girl
  • pubic hair
  • nudity
  • rape
  • hell fire club
  • watching tv
  • sex scene
  • shoe
  • taxi
  • reference to pubic hair
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • for grown ups animation
  • new french extremity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • drugged
  • camera focus on female butt
  • american
  • power
  • female pedal pumping
  • manga
  • party
  • japanese
  • spy
  • corporation
  • torture
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Cast & crew

Demonlover Cast

Gina Gershon leads the cast, with Chloë Sevigny and Connie Nielsen. Directed by Olivier Assayas.

From the director

More from Olivier Assayas

More films directed by Olivier Assayas, best-rated first: Carlos, Summer Hours, Clouds of Sils Maria and Irma Vep.

Full filmography
Ratings

Demonlover Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Demonlover 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Demonlover Plot Summary

What happens in Demonlover from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Diane de Monx is a driven executive tasked with negotiating a pivotal deal to acquire the rights from a Japanese anime studio, which is gearing up to produce cutting-edge three-dimensional hentai, for the French firm Volf Corporation. In her relentless pursuit, Diane makes a drastic decision to eliminate her superior, Karen, effectively taking charge of her portfolio. Accompanying her in this venture are her business partner, Hervé, and her assistant, Elise. However, Elise despises Diane deeply and seizes every chance to undermine her efforts.

Full summary

The whole story of Demonlover, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Demonlover Box Office

Demonlover grossed $462,976 worldwide. $232,044 came from the US and Canada and $230,932 (50%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$463K

US & Canada
$232K
International
$230.9K
US & Canada 50% Rest of the world 50%
Videos

Demonlover Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Demonlover.

Restoration Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Demonlover?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the main character striving to acquire rights to a Japanese anime studio?

Cars

Cars in Demonlover

24 cars on screen, including the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 R129 and the 1999 Audi TT.

All 24 cars
  • 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 R129 in Demonlover 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 R129 Main role
  • 1999 Audi TT in Demonlover 1999 Audi TT Important role
  • 1995 Dodge Ram in Demonlover 1995 Dodge Ram Important role
  • 1989 Ford Taurus in Demonlover 1989 Ford Taurus Important role
Details

Demonlover Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Démoni szerető” and “L'amant diabolique”.

Also known as
  • Démoni szerető
  • L'amant diabolique
  • Agente Infiltrada
  • Espionagem na Rede
  • 데몬러버
  • 魔鬼情人
  • 慾色迷宮
  • Демон-любовник
  • Демон-коханець

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FAQ

Demonlover FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Demonlover, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Demonlover?

Demonlover runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

When was Demonlover released?

Demonlover was released on September 19, 2003.

Who directed Demonlover?

Demonlover was directed by Olivier Assayas.

More films by Olivier Assayas

Who is in the cast of Demonlover?

Demonlover stars Gina Gershon, Chloë Sevigny and Connie Nielsen.

How much did Demonlover make at the box office?

Demonlover grossed $462,976 worldwide ($232,044 domestic, $230,932 international).

How is Demonlover rated?

Demonlover has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Demonlover have a post-credit scene?

No. Demonlover has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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