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TMDB20142h 15mThriller / Crime / Action

The Connection

Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.

Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.

TMDB audience score

Based on 965 votes

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The Connection at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 15m

At 2h 15m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Action

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and action.

US availability

1 subscription · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Fandor. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 965 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Connection tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 15m.
  • It is included with Fandor in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 965 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Connection

Is The Connection scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Connection for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Connection in the US?
The Connection streams on Fandor, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Connection?
The Connection runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Is The Connection suitable for kids?
The Connection is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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