---
title: "An Ordinary Case"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/an-ordinary-case-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1136394
imdb_id: "tt29102598"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 185
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# An Ordinary Case (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/an-ordinary-case-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

An Ordinary Case, also known by its French title Le Fil, is a 2024 French legal drama film directed by and starring Daniel Auteuil. The film follows a disillusioned lawyer named Jean Monier who takes on the defense of Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife, despite the overwhelming evidence pointing to his guilt. 

The film is culturally significant as an adaptation of Le Livre de Maître Mô, drawing on the real legal experiences of French criminal lawyer and blogger Jean-Yves Leborgne. With a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes, the film offers a dramatic exploration of the criminal justice system and unwavering legal defense.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disillusioned French lawyer defends a man accused of murdering his wife against all odds."

### Why Watch
- Co-written, directed by, and starring Daniel Auteuil
- Adapted from the legal experiences of real criminal lawyer and blogger Jean-Yves Leborgne
- Features a strong cast including Grégory Gadebois, Sidse Babett Knudsen, and Alice Belaïdi

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise follows a grim narrative involving a man accused of murdering his wife.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 2024 drama and crime film with a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes, focusing on legal defense and criminal accusations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #legal-drama, #french-cinema, #courtroom-trial, #murder-mystery, #adaptation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, France Channel Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Auteuil
- **Networks / Studios**: Zazi Films, Zinc, France 2 Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Auteuil** as *Maître Jean Monier*
- **Grégory Gadebois** as *Nicolas Milik*
- **Alice Belaïdi** as *Avocate Générale Adèle Houri*
- **Sidse Babett Knudsen** as *Maître Annie Debret*
- **Gaëtan Roussel** as *Roger Marton*
- **Isabelle Candelier** as *Présidente Violette Mangin*
- **Florence Janas** as *Laure Marton*
- **Aurore Auteuil** as *Audrey Girard*
- **Nathalie Dodivers** as *Cécile Milik*
- **Suliane Brahim** as *Maître Judith Goma*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream An Ordinary Case?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB), though specific regional streaming providers are not detailed in the provided sources.

### Q: Is An Ordinary Case worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of French cinema and legal dramas, particularly those interested in stories adapted from real criminal law experiences.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes.

### Q: Is this a television series with multiple episodes?
No, An Ordinary Case is a feature-length film released in 2024 rather than a serialized television show with multiple episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [An Ordinary Case — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1136394)
- [An Ordinary Case - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ordinary_Case)
- [An Ordinary Case (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29102598/)
- [An Ordinary Case - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/An_Ordinary_Case)
- [An Ordinary Case (2024) | Creators | ČSFD.sk](https://www.csfd.sk/en/film/1518891-an-ordinary-case/cast/)

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