Where to watch The Elementary Particles (2006) tonight
The Elementary Particles (2006) runs 1 h 45 min and averages 6.2 from 154 TMDB members. Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction…
- Runtime
- 1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- February 10, 2006
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 from 154 votes
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Starring
- Christian Ulmen, Moritz Bleibtreu, Martina Gedeck, Franka Potente
- Language
- German
- Original title
- Elementarteilchen
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Elementary Particles?
- The Elementary Particles is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Elementary Particles rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for The Elementary Particles.
- Is The Elementary Particles a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Elementary Particles?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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