Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008)
Kernel Score: 83% · 990 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2008-10-22
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch Mesrine: Killer Instinct
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- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and dedicated soldier, is back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Soon he is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido, Mesrine turns his back on middle class law-abiding and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Mesrine: Killer Instinct is an R-rated true-crime biopic depicting a career criminal's rise, featuring bank robberies, murder, and a prison escape.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — A reviewer notes the film has 'lots of violence,' consistent with its depiction of shootouts, murder, and armed robbery.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jean-François Richet
Cast
- Vincent Cassel as Jacques Mesrine
- Cécile de France as Jeanne Schneider
- Gérard Depardieu as Guido
- Gilles Lellouche as Paul
- Roy Dupuis as Jean-Paul Mercier
- Florence Thomassin as Sarah
- Elena Anaya as Sofia
- Ludivine Sagnier as Sylvie Jeanjacquot
- Michel Duchaussoy as Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
- Myriam Boyer as Mesrine's mother
Mesrine: Killer Instinct FAQ
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct good?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 990 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
In the US you can stream Mesrine: Killer Instinct on Fubo and Philo and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct OK for kids?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Mesrine: Killer Instinct is an R-rated true-crime biopic depicting a career criminal's rise, featuring bank robberies, murder, and a prison escape.
What movies are like Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
If you liked Mesrine: Killer Instinct, try The Night Caller, Mesrine: Public Enemy #1, The Getaway and Prison Break: The Final Break.