I Stand Alone (1999)

Kernel Score: 83% · 567 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Released: 1999-02-17

Runtime: 89 minutes

Overview

After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew. He institutionalizes his daughter and moves to the Lille suburbs with his mistress, who promises him a new butcher shop. Learning that she lied, the Butcher returns to Paris to find his daughter.

I Stand Alone parents' guide: ages 16+

Parents need to know that I Stand Alone is an intense French drama involving violence, revenge, suicide, and disturbing themes.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Features killing, revenge, a gun, and violent confrontations including beating and slaughterhouse imagery.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Gaspar Noé

Cast

  • Philippe Nahon as The Butcher
  • Blandine Lenoir as Daughter
  • Frankie Pain as Mistress
  • Martine Audrain as Belle-Mere
  • Zaven as Man with Morals
  • Jean-François Rauger as Real Estate Agent
  • Guillaume Nicloux as Supermarket Manager
  • Olivier Doran as Presenter (voice)
  • Aïssa Djabri as Doctor Choukroun
  • Serge Faurie as Director of Hospital

I Stand Alone FAQ

Is I Stand Alone good?

I Stand Alone has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 567 audience ratings.

Is I Stand Alone OK for kids?

I Stand Alone is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that I Stand Alone is an intense French drama involving violence, revenge, suicide, and disturbing themes.

What movies are like I Stand Alone?

If you liked I Stand Alone, try The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Fight Club, Irreversible and Natural Born Killers.