Maigret Sets a Trap (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, Maigret Sets a Trap is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film, running about 86 minutes. “Chief Inspector Jules Maigret hunts for a serial killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Over a five month period in 1955 four women are stabbed to death in Montmartre after dark, a prostitute and a midwife among them - women with nothing in common beyond being brunette. Justice minister Morel leans on chief Inspector Maigret to catch the murderer and Maigret sets a trap, using policewoman Marthe Jusserard as a decoy. She survives an attack, sartorial evidence leading to married mother's boy Marcel Moncin, whom Maigret arrests. However whilst Moncin is in custody there is a further murder and Maigret looks to Moncin's family to help solve the murders.
Who’s in it. Maigret Sets a Trap stars Rowan Atkinson as Chief Inspector Jules Maigret, Leo Staar as Inspector LaPointe, Shaun Dingwall as Inspector Janvier and Alexander Campbell as Dennis Lecoin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Maigret Sets a Trap 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 Maigret Sets a Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maigret Sets a Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maigret Sets a Trap (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maigret Sets a Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maigret Sets a Trap worth watching?
- Maigret Sets a Trap holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maigret Sets a Trap?
- Maigret Sets a Trap stars Rowan Atkinson, Leo Staar, Shaun Dingwall, Alexander Campbell and Beth Cooke.
- When was Maigret Sets a Trap released?
- Maigret Sets a Trap was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.