Mauvais Sang (1986)
Kernel Score: 77% · 274 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Romance, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-11-26
Runtime: 119 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Two aging crooks are given two weeks to repay a debt to a woman named The American. They recruit their recently deceased partner's son to help them break into a laboratory and steal the vaccine against STBO, a sexually transmitted disease that is sweeping the country. It's spread by having sex without emotional involvement, and most of its victims are teenagers who make love out of curiosity rather than commitment.
Mauvais Sang parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this French art-house crime drama involves theft, a fictional STD tied to loveless sex, and unrequited love among criminals.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Involves crooks committing theft and criminal activity to repay debt.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Centers on a disease spread by loveless sex and features tangled romantic/sexual relationships among characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Juliette Binoche as Anna
- Denis Lavant as Alex
- Michel Piccoli as Marc
- Hans Meyer as Hans
- Julie Delpy as Lise
- Carroll Brooks as The American
- Hugo Pratt as Boris
- Mireille Perrier as Young Mother
- Serge Reggiani as Charlie
- Jérôme Zucca as Thomas
Mauvais Sang FAQ
Is Mauvais Sang good?
Mauvais Sang has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 274 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mauvais Sang?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Mauvais Sang OK for kids?
Mauvais Sang is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this French art-house crime drama involves theft, a fictional STD tied to loveless sex, and unrequited love among criminals.
What movies are like Mauvais Sang?
If you liked Mauvais Sang, try The Dance of Reality, Le Notti Bianche, Blue Story and A Hero.