MyCinema has not rated La Balance for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch La Balance in the US?

La Balance streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is La Balance?

La Balance runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

La Balance is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19821h 43mThriller / Crime / Drama

Name: La Balance
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 1982-11-10
Duration: 103 min

TMDB movie listing

A Paris police detective plays rough with a prostitute and her pimp/lover, whom he wants as an informant.

TMDB audience score

Based on 79 votes

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MyCinema quick facts

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 43m

At 1h 43m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

1 subscription

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 79 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 43m.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 79 votes.

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Is La Balance scary?: MyCinema has not rated La Balance for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch La Balance in the US?: La Balance streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is La Balance?: La Balance runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Is La Balance suitable for kids?: La Balance is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.