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Grigris is a 2014 drama directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
59
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Grigris (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Grigris About?

The premise of Grigris without spoilers.

A talented young dancer's life is upended when his stepfather falls ill and requires expensive medical care. Desperate to help, he’s drawn into a dangerous world of crime, risking everything to secure the funds needed. Amidst this struggle, he meets a troubled prostitute, and a fragile hope for a fresh start emerges. However, their shared histories and the harsh realities of their circumstances threaten to shatter their dreams and pull them further into despair.

Grigris Themes & Keywords

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  • vomiting
  • character name as title
  • one word title
  • inability to swim
  • person in a car trunk
  • oath
  • wig
  • dancer
  • hospital bill
  • car on fire
  • hideout
  • posing as husband and wife
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  • unknown father
  • pregnancy
  • stuffed in a car trunk
  • sick parent
  • village
  • death threat
  • faked execution
  • beaten up
  • hospital
  • stealing from a criminal
  • swearing on a koran
  • perjury
  • koran
  • reluctant prostitute
  • prostitute
  • swimming across a river
  • physical disability
  • poliomyelitis
  • trafficking
  • aspiring model
  • seeking a job
  • photo lab
  • photo shoot
  • nickname as title
  • title spoken by character
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Crew

The Director of Grigris

Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

From the director

More from Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

More films directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, best-rated first: Lingui, The Sacred Bonds, A Season in France, Hissein Habre, A Chadian Tragedy and Daratt.

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Ratings

Grigris Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Grigris 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

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FAQ

Grigris FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Grigris, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Grigris?

Grigris runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Grigris released?

Grigris was released on December 31, 2014.

Who directed Grigris?

Grigris was directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

More films by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

How is Grigris rated?

Grigris has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.

Does Grigris have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Grigris in?

The original language of Grigris is French.

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