---
title: "Racer and the Jailbird"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/racer-and-the-jailbird-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 414063
imdb_id: "tt2586120"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 200
content_rating: "R"
---

# Racer and the Jailbird (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/racer-and-the-jailbird-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Racer and the Jailbird, also known as Le Fidèle, is a 2017 romantic crime drama film co-written and directed by Michaël R. Roskam. It follows the story of a gangster named Gino and a race car driver named Bénédicte who experience love at first sight, only to come into conflict with a brutal crime gang in Brussels due to Gino's dangerous secret.

The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes and is classified under the crime, drama, and romance genres. It features performances by Matthias Schoenaerts and Adèle Exarchopoulos, blending high-stakes criminal elements with a passionate central romance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gangster and a race car driver fall in love while facing a brutal crime gang."

### Why Watch
- It stars Matthias Schoenaerts and Adèle Exarchopoulos.
- It is co-written and directed by Michaël R. Roskam.
- It combines elements of crime, drama, and romance set in Brussels.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The romance is complicated by Gino's dangerous secret and a brutal crime gang.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and deals with crime and romance themes over a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #romantic-crime-drama, #race-car-driver, #gangster-romance, #brutal-crime-gang, #secret-identity

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michaël R. Roskam
- **Networks / Studios**: Savage Film, Stone Angels, Kaap Holland Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthias Schoenaerts** as *Gino 'Gigi'*
- **Adèle Exarchopoulos** as *Bénédicte 'Bibi'*
- **Éric De Staercke** as *Freddy*
- **Jean-Benoît Ugeux** as *Serge*
- **Nabil Missoumi** as *Younes*
- **Fabien Magry** as *Eric 'Le Chauve'*
- **Gianni La Rocca** as *Mike 'Le Râble'*
- **Thomas Coumans** as *Bernard 'Nardo'*
- **Nathalie Van Tongelen** as *Sandra / Géraldine*
- **Anaëlle Potdevin** as *Stéphanie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Racer and the Jailbird?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under its watch now section.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is a 2017 romantic crime drama directed by Michaël R. Roskam and starring Matthias Schoenaerts and Adèle Exarchopoulos.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Racer and the Jailbird is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Racer and the Jailbird — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/414063)
- [Racer and the Jailbird (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2586120/fullcredits/)
- [Racer and the Jailbird - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racer_and_the_Jailbird)
- [Racer and the Jailbird (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/414063-le-fidele/cast)
- [Racer and the Jailbird (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/racer-and-the-jailbird/credits)

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