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Where to watch Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) tonight

Mesrine: Killer Instinct (2008) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 1,037 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released
October 22, 2008
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 1,037 votes
Director
Jean-François Richet
Starring
Vincent Cassel, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, Gilles Lellouche
Language
French
Original title
L'Instinct de mort
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), Philo (subscription), Fandor Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Mesrine: Killer Instinct rated?
Mesrine: Killer Instinct is rated R in the US.
Is Mesrine: Killer Instinct a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Action reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Mesrine: Killer Instinct?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), Philo (subscription), Fandor Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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