How long is The Minister?

The Minister is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Minister rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Minister.

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The Minister (2011) runs 1 h 55 min and averages 6.4 from 151 TMDB members. Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama
Released: October 26, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 151 votes
Director: Pierre Schoeller
Starring: Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman, Laurent Stocker
Language: French
Original title: L'Exercice de l'État

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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

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How long is The Minister?: The Minister is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Minister rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Minister.
Is The Minister a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Minister?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: France Channel Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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