Polytechnique (2009)
Kernel Score: 79% · 683 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2009-02-06
Runtime: 77 minutes
Where to watch Polytechnique
- Stream: Philo, Fandor
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A dramatization of the Montreal Massacre of 1989 where several female engineering students were murdered by an unstable misogynist.
Polytechnique parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this film dramatizes a real school shooting massacre targeting women, with intense violence and disturbing themes.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Depicts a school shooting massacre based on a real 1989 misogyny-driven attack on female students.
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
Cast
- Maxim Gaudette as The Assassin
- Sébastien Huberdeau as Jean-François
- Karine Vanasse as Valérie
- Evelyne Brochu as Stéphanie
- Martin Watier as Jean-François (voice)
- Johanne-Marie Tremblay as Jean-François' Mother
- Natalie Hamel-Roy as Jean-François' Mother (voice)
- Pierre-Yves Cardinal as Éric
- Pierre Leblanc as Mr. Martineau
- Francesca Barcenas as Injured Student at Copier
Polytechnique FAQ
Is Polytechnique good?
Polytechnique has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 683 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Polytechnique?
In the US you can stream Polytechnique on Philo and Fandor, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Polytechnique OK for kids?
Polytechnique is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this film dramatizes a real school shooting massacre targeting women, with intense violence and disturbing themes.
What movies are like Polytechnique?
If you liked Polytechnique, try Elephant, Nitram, Red Rooms and The Life of David Gale.