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Biographical drama

Sade (2002): Cast & Ratings

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Sade is a 2002 biographical drama directed by Benoît Jacquot, starring Daniel Auteuil and Marianne Denicourt. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Metascore
63
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Sade (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Genres
Biography , Drama , History , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sade About?

The premise of Sade without spoilers.

A young girl disappears, triggering a frantic search for answers. Suspicion initially falls on dangerous street thugs, but the investigation reveals a much deeper and more unsettling truth. As detectives delve further, they uncover a tangled web of hidden agendas, dark secrets, and corruption that challenges their assumptions and puts them in harm’s way. The desperate search for the missing girl exposes a disturbing reality within the community.

Sade Themes & Keywords

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  • teenage girl
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Cast & crew

Sade Cast

Daniel Auteuil leads the cast, with Marianne Denicourt. Directed by Benoît Jacquot.

Ratings

Sade Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sade 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

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FAQ

Sade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sade?

Sade runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Sade released?

Sade was released on April 26, 2002.

Who directed Sade?

Sade was directed by Benoît Jacquot.

More films by Benoît Jacquot

Who is in the cast of Sade?

Sade stars Daniel Auteuil and Marianne Denicourt.

How is Sade rated?

Sade has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 63 on Metacritic.

Does Sade have a post-credit scene?

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

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