Open Bodies (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Open Bodies is a drama film directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Born to a North African father and a French mother, 18-year-old Parisian high school senior Rémi works part-time in an Arab grocery store while studying management and commerce. He responds to a school ad seeking subjects for a film, and Marc, who placed the ad, auditions Rémi by filming an interview with him. Rémi and Marc wind up in bed, and Rémi soon has other sexual experiences – with a guy in a men's room and with a young woman who grabs him while she's dancing in the street.
Who’s in it. Open Bodies stars Yasmine Belmadi as Rémi, Pierre-Loup Rajot as Marc, Margot Abascal as The young girl and Malik Zidi as Classroom mate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Open Bodies 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 Open Bodies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open Bodies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open Bodies (1998)?
- In US, Open Bodies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Open Bodies worth watching?
- Open Bodies holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Open Bodies?
- Open Bodies stars Yasmine Belmadi, Pierre-Loup Rajot, Margot Abascal, Malik Zidi and Sébastien Lifshitz.
- When was Open Bodies released?
- Open Bodies was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.