

Gentle Monster
2026-09-17 · 114 min · ★ 7.9
After relocating with her family to the countryside, a renowned pianist uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love, trust, and deception.
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- Directors
- Marie Kreutzer
- Production companies
- Film AG, Komplizen Film, Kazak Productions, Kjellson & Wik, Film i Väst, ORF, ZDF/Arte, DESMAR, mk2 Films, IPR.VC
- Countries
- Austria, Germany, France, Sweden, Singapore, Finland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Léa SeydouxLucy Weiss
Catherine DeneuveEryn
Jella HaaseElsa Kühn
Laurence RuppPhilip Weiss
Sylvester GrothHermann Kühn
Katharina LorenzMaike
Regina FritschInge Weiss
Raphael NicholasHr. Engel
Anton RubtsovArian
Nils StrunkLukas
Rainer DopplerVolker Weiss
Sami LorisHannesTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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