The Ax 2005
“Some people would die to get (him) this job.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Networks
- KG Productions, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma
- Where to Stream
- Arte, TF1+, Orange VOD
What is The Ax?
The Ax is a film released in two thousand and five that spans the comedy, crime, drama, and thriller genres with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. The story follows Bruno, a middle manager who loved his job at a paper company before being laid off.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 2, 2005
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France, Belgium, Spain
- Studios
- KG Productions, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma
- Budget
- $5,400,000
- Revenue
- $4,900,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 234 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- KG Productions, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma
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The Ax is a film released in two thousand and five that spans the comedy, crime, drama, and thriller genres with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. The story follows Bruno, a middle manager who loved his job at a paper company before being laid off. Initially viewing the job loss as an opportunity, his optimism turns to desperation after two years of searching for a comparable position. Meanwhile, his wife works two jobs, and their marriage slowly deteriorates as their hold on the middle class slips away. To remedy his situation, Bruno concocts a grimly audacious plan to identify and kill his fellow job applicants so that he is the only qualified person left.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Ax worth watching?
The Ax holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 234 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Ax and when was it released?
The Ax is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Ax?
The Ax was directed by Costa-Gavras.
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