Irreversible
Available to Stream
Watch Now
Subscription
Rent or Buy
Availability may vary by region.
Some streaming links are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, VidScio may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Overview
A young woman, Alex, is raped by a stranger in a tunnel. Her boyfriend Marcus and ex-boyfriend Pierre decide to do justice themselves. In 2002, Gaspar Noé created controversy (and controversy) by presenting his film at the Cannes Film Festival. 17 years later, he returns with a brand new version of his cult film. Initially operated in an anechronol...
Director / Creator
Gaspar Noé
Writers
Gaspar Noé
Top Cast
About Irreversible (2002)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Irreversible (2002) is a Crime, Drama, and Mystery film from France. the film was directed by Gaspar Noé. It runs 1 hour and 37 minutes and was produced primarily in French and Spanish.
What it's about
A young woman, Alex, is raped by a stranger in a tunnel. Her boyfriend Marcus and ex-boyfriend Pierre decide to do justice themselves. In 2002, Gaspar Noé created controversy (and controversy) by presenting his film at the Cannes Film Festival. 17 years later, he returns with a brand new version of his cult film. Initially operated in an anechronological form (the film starts at the end and ends at its beginning), with Irreversible "Full Inversion" (2019), the filmmaker offers us a completely different reading, offering it to us in a chronological order.
Cast and crew
The film stars Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, and Albert Dupontel in supporting roles.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Irreversible holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 161,409 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 59%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 51/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 3 wins & 13 nominations total. These numbers place Irreversible within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 2002, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Irreversible is currently available to stream with a subscription on MUBI or Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Irreversible is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, Irreversible offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2002 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Irreversible on your watchlist for later.
Identify a movie from a scene, plot, or URL
Discover details about Irreversible (2002). VidScio helps you identify movies from scenes, plots, or vague descriptions.