Vortex (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2022, Vortex is a drama film directed by Gaspar Noé, running about 142 minutes. “Life is a short party that will soon be forgotten.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
Who’s in it. Vortex stars Dario Argento as Lui, Françoise Lebrun as Elle, Alex Lutz as Stéphane and Kamel Benchemekh as Grocer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Vortex has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $222.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vortex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vortex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vortex (2022)?
- In US, Vortex is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vortex worth watching?
- Vortex holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vortex?
- Vortex stars Dario Argento, Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz, Kamel Benchemekh and Philippe Rouyer.
- When was Vortex released?
- Vortex was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.