---
title: "The Man in the Basement"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-in-the-basement-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 796891
imdb_id: "tt13846372"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 87
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Man in the Basement (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-man-in-the-basement-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Man in the Basement" (2021).
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Title: The Man in the Basement (French: L'homme de la cave).
Year: 2021.
Genre: Mystery and Drama (TMDB), Thriller Drama (Wikipedia).
Director: Philippe Le Guay.
Writers: Marc Weitzmann, Philippe Le Guay, and Gilles Taurand.
Cast: François Cluzet, Jérémie Renier, Bérénice Bejo, Jonathan Zaccaï.
Plot:
A Parisian couple (described in IMDb as a Jewish couple) decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building.
Mr. Fonzic (a former history teacher) buys it.
He moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence.
The couple tries to cancel the sale but cannot.
Mr. Fonzic is an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist.
He becomes a threat to the family and befriends their teenage daughter, exerting a perverted influence on her

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philippe Le Guay
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Films des Tournelles, France Télévisions, Canal+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **François Cluzet** as *Jacques Fonzic*
- **Bérénice Bejo** as *Hélène Sandberg*
- **Jérémie Renier** as *Simon Sandberg*
- **Jonathan Zaccaï** as *David Sandberg*
- **Martine Chevallier** as *Maître Rivière*
- **Jack Claudany** as *Le proviseur*
- **Antoine Levannier** as *Amos*
- **Victoria Eber** as *Justine*
- **Denise Chalem** as *Nelly Sandberg*
- **Patrick Descamps** as *Grand-père Gérard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Man in the Basement online?
The Man in the Basement is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Man in the Basement worth watching?
The Man in the Basement holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 87 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Man in the Basement and when was it released?
The Man in the Basement is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Man in the Basement?
The Man in the Basement was directed by Philippe Le Guay.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Man in the Basement — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/796891)
- [The Man in the Basement (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_in_the_Basement_(film))
- [The Man in the Basement (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/796891-l-homme-de-la-cave/cast)
- [The Man in the Basement (2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13846372/)

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