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Out of Control

Out of Control

Drama · Thriller · 2025

Julien and Marie have enjoyed 15 years of seemingly stable marriage until Anaëlle, Julien’s childhood flame, returns. Her sudden presence awakens old insecurities in Marie, who begins to doubt Julien’s devotion and question her self-worth. Amid this emotional storm, Marie is drawn to Thomas, a charismatic stranger who offers her the validation she craves.

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Out of Control

2025 Drama · Thriller 1h 50m

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5.8 / 10

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Julien and Marie have enjoyed 15 years of seemingly stable marriage until Anaëlle, Julien’s childhood flame, returns. Her sudden presence awakens old insecurities in Marie, who begins to doubt Julien’s devotion and question her self-worth. Amid this emotional storm, Marie is drawn to Thomas, a charismatic stranger who offers her the validation she craves.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Anne Le Ny

Written by

Anne Le Ny

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

Julien

Élodie Bouchez

Élodie Bouchez

Marie

Vanessa Paradis

Vanessa Paradis

Anaëlle

José Garcia

José Garcia

Thomas

Marie Ayissi

Marie Ayissi

Maelys

Court is in session

Put Out of Control on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.