In the Beginning (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, In the Beginning is a drama film directed by Xavier Giannoli, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?
Who’s in it. In the Beginning stars François Cluzet as Philippe Miller, Emmanuelle Devos as Stéphane, Gérard Depardieu as Abel and SoKo as Monika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, In the Beginning 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 In the Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Beginning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Beginning (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Beginning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Beginning worth watching?
- In the Beginning holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Beginning?
- In the Beginning stars François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos, Gérard Depardieu, SoKo and Vincent Rottiers.
- When was In the Beginning released?
- In the Beginning was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.