La Moustache (2006): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
La Moustache is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Emmanuel Carrère. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and OVID, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Emmanuel Carrère
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Cinema Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is La Moustache About?
The premise of La Moustache without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Architect Marc Thiriez finds his life spiraling out of control after impulsively shaving off his trademark mustache. To his shock, everyone around him claims he’s never had it. As he desperately tries to uncover the reason behind this bizarre phenomenon, Marc's sense of reality deteriorates, straining his relationships and pushing him to the brink of madness. His search for answers becomes increasingly urgent as he questions his own identity and the world around him.
La Moustache Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- man
- mustache
- hitchcockian
- photograph
- bathtub
- water
- sea
- rain
- insanity
- hotel
- hong kong
- escape
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- airport
- shaving
- husband wife relationship
- ferry boat
- based on novel
- female full frontal nudity
Where to Watch La Moustache
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and OVID, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of La Moustache
Directed by Emmanuel Carrère.
- Director Emmanuel Carrère
La Moustache Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave La Moustache 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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La Moustache Plot Summary
What happens in La Moustache 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
This detailed synopsis aims to illuminate the complexities of La moustache. The film opens with a haunting image of waves in darkness, accompanied by the thought-provoking question, “What if I shaved my moustache off?” As we encounter Marc, portrayed by Vincent Lindon, he undergoes a significant transformation by shaving off his moustache. His girlfriend, Agnes, played by Emmanuelle Devos, initially reacts with confusion, saying, “I don’t know you without it.” After her departure, Marc sinks into contemplation as he immerses himself in bath water, signaling the emotional depths this change will provoke.
Full summary
The whole story of La Moustache, scene by scene
La Moustache Box Office
La Moustache grossed $3 million worldwide. $244,771 came from the US and Canada and $2.8 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- US & Canada
- $244.8K
- International
- $2.8M
La Moustache Trailers & Videos
The trailer of La Moustache.
How Well Do You Know La Moustache?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Marc to shave off his moustache?
Cars in La Moustache
3 cars on screen, including the 1996 Peugeot 406 and the 2001 Citroën C5.
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1996 Peugeot 406 Important role -
2001 Citroën C5 Minor role -
2004 Peugeot 407 Background role
La Moustache Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “L'amore sospetto” and “Der Schnurrbart”.
- Also known as
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- L'amore sospetto
- Der Schnurrbart
- Mustața
- השפם
- A bajusz
- Viikset
- Amor Suspeito
- Mustaschen
- Усы
- O Bigode
- 胡子惊魂
- 콧수염
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- Wąsy
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La Moustache FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of La Moustache, each answered in a sentence.
How long is La Moustache?
La Moustache runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was La Moustache released?
La Moustache was released on May 24, 2006.
Who directed La Moustache?
La Moustache was directed by Emmanuel Carrère.
More films by Emmanuel Carrère Where can I watch La Moustache?
In the US, La Moustache is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did La Moustache make at the box office?
La Moustache grossed $3 million worldwide ($244,771 domestic, $2.8 million international).
How is La Moustache rated?
La Moustache has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does La Moustache have a post-credit scene?
No. La Moustache has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is La Moustache in?
The original language of La Moustache is Chinese.
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