Incendies (2011)
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Incendies is streaming in France on Paramount+.
What the audience says
Incendies has pulled the kind of numbers most French films never see. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 3,503 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 131-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In France you can stream it on Paramount+.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of French drama with war threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 3,503 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Paramount+ titles in France
Trailer
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