The Magnet (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, The Magnet is a drama and crime film directed by Akhenaton, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a group of friends, all around 30, who live in the Le Panier district of Marseille, France. It's not a bad life, made up of slightly shady dealings, nights out, sun and just hanging out. But the neighborhood is an inescapable presence. Over a period of a few summer days, their carefree lives will plunge into a predictable tragedy.
Who’s in it. The Magnet stars Kamel Saleh as Cahouètte, Akhenaton as Sauveur, Houari Djerir as Houari and Brahim Aimad as Bra-Bra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Magnet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnet (2000)?
- In US, The Magnet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Magnet worth watching?
- The Magnet holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnet?
- The Magnet stars Kamel Saleh, Akhenaton, Houari Djerir, Brahim Aimad and Sofiane Madjid Mammeri.
- When was The Magnet released?
- The Magnet was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.