This Man Must Die
Que la bête meure
1969 · 1h 53m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · France, Italy · Rated 12 (DE)
The House of Hatred and Revenge
When his young son is killed in a hit and run accident, Charles Thenier resolves to hunt down and murder the killer. By chance, Thenier makes the acquaintance of an actress, Helène Lanson, who was in the car at the time of the accident. He then meets Helène’s brother-in-law, Paul Decourt, a truly horrible individual.
Directed by
Claude ChabrolBased on the novel by
Cecil Day-Lewis6.9Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB7.3
199 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Darkroom
Free
Where each service has it
Darkroom: available in 1 country
Free · 1United States
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
abusive fatherabusive husbandbeachdeath of sondriverdysfunctional familyfather murderford mustangfrench noirhit-and-runletterloss of loved oneopenly adulterous husbandpsychological thrillerreckless drivingrevengesailboatseasidevulgar man
Rating12 (DE)
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Breathless1960 · Writer Claude ChabrolThe Umbrellas of Cherbourg1964 · Cinematographer Jean RabierCléo from 5 to 71962 · Cinematographer Jean RabierPurple Noon1960 · Writer Paul GégauffLa Cérémonie1995 · Director Claude Chabrol, Writer Claude ChabrolHappiness1965 · Cinematographer Jean RabierThe Butcher1970 · Cinematographer Jean Rabier, Writer Claude ChabrolTorment1994 · Writer Claude Chabrol, Director Claude ChabrolThe One Man Band1970 · Cinematographer Jean RabierBay of Angels1963 · Cinematographer Jean RabierStory of Women1988 · Cinematographer Jean Rabier, Director Claude ChabrolThe Unfaithful Wife1969 · Director Claude Chabrol, Writer Claude Chabrol