Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2008)

Kernel Score: 80% · 934 ratings

Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Released: 2008-11-19

Runtime: 133 minutes

Where to watch Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 is a French crime drama depicting the violent life and downfall of a notorious real-life criminal.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a career criminal's violent confrontations with law enforcement, consistent with an action-crime biopic about a notorious gangster.

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

Director

Jean-François Richet

Cast

  • Vincent Cassel as Jacques Mesrine
  • Ludivine Sagnier as Sylvie Jeanjacquot
  • Mathieu Amalric as François Besse
  • Gérard Lanvin as Charly Bauer
  • Samuel Le Bihan as Michel Ardouin
  • Olivier Gourmet as Commissioner Broussard
  • Georges Wilson as Henri Lelièvre
  • Michel Duchaussoy as Pierre André Mesrine, father of Jacques
  • Anne Consigny as Lawyer of Jacques Mesrine
  • Laure Marsac as Interview reporter

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 FAQ

Is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 good?

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 934 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Mesrine: Public Enemy #1?

In the US you can stream Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 on Fubo, Philo and Fandor, watch it free with ads on Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 is a French crime drama depicting the violent life and downfall of a notorious real-life criminal.