The Chameleon (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2010, The Chameleon is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Jean-Paul Salomé, running about 106 minutes. “How do you know what you see is really the truth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The amazing true story of Frédéric Bourdin, who after having plundered all the centers for runaway minors and deliquents in Europe, even thought he has come of age, now passes himself off as Nicholas Barclay, a 13-year-old American who had vanished three years ago. To his astonishment, Nicholas's family welcomes him like their son, leaving Interpol and the FBI aghast. It is the beginning of a race against time for the investigators, family and Bourdin. But who is manipulating whom? And who is Frederic Bourdin in reality?
Who’s in it. The Chameleon stars Nick Stahl as Brendan Kerrigan, Famke Janssen as Jennifer Johnson, Marc-André Grondin as Frédéric Fortin / Nicholas Mark Randall and Emilie de Ravin as Kathy Jansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Chameleon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chameleon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chameleon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chameleon (2010)?
- In US, The Chameleon is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chameleon worth watching?
- The Chameleon holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chameleon?
- The Chameleon stars Nick Stahl, Famke Janssen, Marc-André Grondin, Emilie de Ravin and Ellen Barkin.
- When was The Chameleon released?
- The Chameleon was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.