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Sentinelle (2021): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Sentinelle is a 2021 action thriller directed by Julien Leclercq, starring Olga Kurylenko, Guillaume Duhesme and Carole Weyers. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $76,347 worldwide on a $6 million budget. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$76.3K
Echo Score
46
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Sentinelle (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Julien Leclercq
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
French
Studio
Netflix
Budget
$6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sentinelle About?

The premise of Sentinelle without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A seasoned French warrior returns home, fueled by vengeance and a sense of duty. She seeks out the person who harmed her sister, embarking on a perilous journey fraught with personal struggles and dangerous adversaries. As she confronts her inner demons and utilizes her exceptional combat abilities, she must deliver justice while battling the darkness within herself.

Sentinelle Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • sister
  • rape
  • lesbian
  • female soldier
  • vengeance
  • soldier
  • post traumatic disorder
  • revenge
  • female protagonist
  • police
  • female fight
  • female topless nudity
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  • holding head under water
  • war veteran
  • french army
  • rape and revenge
  • revenge seeker
  • sister sister relationship
  • female vigilante
  • self justice
  • one against many
  • rapist
  • rapist comeuppance
  • revenge plot
  • revenge motive
  • beating
  • coma
  • drug abuse
  • knife
  • anger
  • woman wears gloves
  • woman wears a uniform
  • camouflage uniform
  • military uniform
  • gloves
  • chase
  • explosion
  • female nudity
  • locker room
  • female rear nudity
  • one word title
  • suspense
  • electronic music score
  • 2020s
  • neo noir
  • flash forward
  • prologue
  • slow motion scene
  • torture
  • interrogation
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Cast & crew

Sentinelle Cast

Olga Kurylenko leads the cast, with Guillaume Duhesme and Carole Weyers. Directed by Julien Leclercq; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Julien Leclercq

More films directed by Julien Leclercq, best-rated first: The Bouncer, The Assault, The Wages of Fear and Earth and Blood.

Full filmography
Ratings

Sentinelle Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sentinelle 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 46/100, strongest in art & craft (60) and weakest in rewatch factor (35).

46 /100

Sentinelle Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Sentinelle delivers a compelling central performance but is undermined by an underdeveloped narrative and uneven momentum. Critics praised Olga Kurylenko’s portrayal and the film’s relentless drive, while others noted a lack of warmth, wit, and coherence in its retributive structure. Viewers frequently cited the thin scripting and predictable plot as detractors from engagement. Ultimately, the movie offers moments of visceral intensity yet falls short of sustained dramatic or thematic resonance.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of Art & Craft, Sentinelle exhibits occasional visual intensity but is hampered by inconsistent execution. The film’s staging of action sequences creates some striking silhouettes and framing, yet intermittent shaky camerawork and flat production design undermine cohesion. Editing contributes to brisk violence but lacks polish in quieter transitions. Overall, the visual craft shows flashes of ambition but struggles to maintain a unified cinematic identity.

  • Character & Emotion 55

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, the film is anchored by a confident lead performance that conveys inner trauma with measured intensity. There is a notable absence of deeper relationships or emotional warmth, as secondary figures remain underdeveloped and predictable. Occasional glimpses of psychological conflict are present, though they do not gain sufficient complexity. In sum, Sentinelle relies on its protagonist’s resolve but offers limited emotional depth beyond her immediate arc.

  • Story & Flow 35

    Regarding Story & Flow, Sentinelle contends with a thin, predictable narrative that often relies on familiar revenge-thriller conventions. The plot’s brevity contributes to rapid progression yet sacrifices character motivations and logical cohesion. Exposition-heavy passages and clichéd scenario setups interrupt momentum and limit suspense. Despite occasional moments of tension, the storyline remains generic and offers few surprises. Consequently, the narrative structure feels undercooked and diminishes overall engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 45

    From a Sensory Experience standpoint, the film’s soundtrack punctuates action beats effectively but lacks thematic distinction. Sound design supports impact in combat sequences, though it sometimes feels muddled and underemphasized in quieter moments. Visually, the film adopts a restrained palette that matches its tone but seldom achieves striking stylistic flair. While certain action set pieces have visceral power, sensory elements overall come across as serviceable rather than immersive or memorable.

  • Rewatch Factor 35

    In terms of Rewatch Factor, Sentinelle offers limited appeal for subsequent viewings due to its straightforward revenge plot and minimal narrative surprises. Its concise runtime may entice a cursory revisit, yet the absence of layers or thematic depth reduces long-term allure. Though the lead performance retains some interest, most elements remain predictable on repeat exposure. As a result, the film’s replay value is marginal and unlikely to sustain continued audience engagement.

Plot

Sentinelle Plot Summary & Ending Explained

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

Spoilers ahead

Klara serves as an interpreter in the French Army during Opération Chammal in Syria. Her life takes a harrowing turn when she witnesses a suspected terrorist’s young son detonate explosives concealed on his body, an act instigated by the father. The traumatic blast leaves her reeling, and she begins suffering from debilitating migraine headaches. As a result, Klara returns home to Nice, where she lives with her mother, Maria and her sister, Tania, while participating in counter-terrorist operations under Opération Sentinelle.

Full summary

The whole story of Sentinelle, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Sentinelle Box Office & Budget

Sentinelle grossed $76,347 worldwide on a $6 million budget.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$76.3K

International
$76.3K
Budget
$6M
Videos

Sentinelle Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sentinelle.

Sentinelle | Official Trailer | Netflix
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sentinelle?

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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Cars

Cars in Sentinelle

34 cars on screen, including the 1988 Peugeot P4 and the 2016 Volkswagen Transporter T6 Typ 7H.

All 34 cars
  • 1988 Peugeot P4 in Sentinelle 1988 Peugeot P4 Main role
  • 2016 Volkswagen Transporter T6 Typ 7H in Sentinelle 2016 Volkswagen Transporter T6 Typ 7H Important role
  • 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer in Sentinelle 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Minor role
  • 2019 Peugeot 308 in Sentinelle 2019 Peugeot 308 Minor role
Details

Sentinelle Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “ปฏิบัติการเซนติเนล” and “La sentinella”.

Also known as
  • ปฏิบัติการเซนติเนล
  • La sentinella
  • 상티넬
  • A Sentinela
  • Η Φρουρός
  • A francia őrszem
  • Centinela
  • Stráž
  • סנטינל
  • 哨兵行动
  • 哨兵行動
  • Nöbetçi
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  • Часовой
  • Вартова
  • نگهبان
  • Nữ Quân Nhân
  • În umbra santinelei
  • Страж
  • サンティネル

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FAQ

Sentinelle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Sentinelle?

Sentinelle runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Sentinelle released?

Sentinelle was released on March 5, 2021.

Who directed Sentinelle?

Sentinelle was directed by Julien Leclercq.

More films by Julien Leclercq

Who is in the cast of Sentinelle?

Sentinelle stars Olga Kurylenko, Guillaume Duhesme and Carole Weyers, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Sentinelle make at the box office?

Sentinelle grossed $76,347 worldwide on a budget of $6 million.

How is Sentinelle rated?

Sentinelle has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58% on TMDB and 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Sentinelle have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Sentinelle in?

The original language of Sentinelle is French.

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