---
title: "Come Undone"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/come-undone-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 27099
imdb_id: "tt0242795"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 89
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Come Undone (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/come-undone-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Come Undone, also known as Presque rien or Almost Nothing in the UK, is a 2000 French-Belgian romantic drama directed by Sebastien Lifshitz. The film is set in Brittany and follows the story of two young French boys, Mathieu and Cedric, who enter into a passionate relationship during a summer vacation in the south of France.

The narrative depicts a stormy holiday romance between the two teenagers and examines what remains of that relationship eighteen months later. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes and is categorized under the romance and drama genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two young French boys experience a passionate relationship that threatens to destroy their lives."

### Why Watch
- Depicts a passionate relationship between two young French boys
- Set against the backdrop of a summer vacation in the south of France
- Explores the aftermath of a relationship eighteen months later

### Caveats & Content Note
- The relationship depicted is described as stormy and threatening to destroy both lives
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a romantic drama with a tone that involves a stormy holiday romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-romance, #romantic-drama, #summer-romance, #coming-of-age, #stormy-relationship

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel | Kanopy | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | OVID | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sébastien Lifshitz
- **Networks / Studios**: Man's Films, Lancelot Films, ARTE France Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jérémie Elkaïm** as *Mathieu*
- **Stéphane Rideau** as *Cédric*
- **Dominique Reymond** as *Mathieu's Mother*
- **Marie Matheron** as *Annick*
- **Laetitia Legrix** as *Sarah*
- **Nils Ohlund** as *Pierre*
- **Réjane Kerdaffrec** as *Psychiatrist*
- **Guy Houssier** as *Cédric's Father*
- **Violeta Ferrer** as *Pierre's Mother*
- **Robert Darmel** as *Bar Owner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Come Undone?
The film is a romantic drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Sebastien Lifshitz.

### Q: Is there another title for this movie?
Yes, the film is also titled Presque rien or Almost Nothing in the UK.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Come Undone — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27099)
- [Come Undone (2000) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242795/fullcredits/)
- [Presque rien - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presque_rien)
- [Come Undone (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/27099-presque-rien/cast)
- [Come Undone Full Cast & Crew - filmdb.co.uk](https://filmdb.co.uk/box-office/movie/come-undone-2000-box-office/full-cast-crew)
- [‎Come Undone (2000) directed by Sébastien Lifshitz • Reviews ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/come-undone-2000/cast/)

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