Le môme (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6

Le môme poster

Released in 1986, Le môme is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alain Corneau, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. In this action thriller, Richard Anconina is Willie, a young and lonesome cop who loves lonesome cowboy music. While on a drug case Willie comes across a mulatta named Jo (model Ambre of Senegalese extraction), who is trapped in a dismal life of prostitution by two abusive Lebanese brothers. Risking his own life, Willie frees Jo from their fierce imprisonment, but the battered woman runs right back again.

Who’s in it. Le môme stars Richard Anconina as Willie, Ambre as Jo, Michel Duchaussoy as Darmines and Yan Epstein as Michel Charki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Le môme has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le môme page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le môme tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Le môme (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le môme change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Le môme worth watching?
Le môme holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le môme?
Le môme stars Richard Anconina, Ambre, Michel Duchaussoy, Yan Epstein and Thierry de Carbonnières.
When was Le môme released?
Le môme was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.