Black Box (2021)
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Black Box is streaming in France on Netflix.
What the audience says
Black Box is a solid, watchable French film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 1,500 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 130 minutes. In France you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of French mystery with thriller threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 1,500 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want answers early rather than a slow reveal
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
After being assigned to investigate the aftermath of a catastrophic plane crash, an NTSB black box analyst uncovers chilling audio anomalies that no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As he digs deeper for the truth, he provokes powerful forces determined to silence him before he exposes a shocking conspiracy.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Mystery / Thriller |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yann Gozlan
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in France
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