Our Children
2012 · Movie · NR · 111 min · ★ 6.8 · 86% critics
A young woman marries the man she loves and starts building a family, but their life becomes entangled with a powerful older figure who provides for them and tightens his hold. As tensions rise and the household grows, she feels increasingly trapped in a toxic dynamic, pushing her toward desperate choices.
Also known as Loving without Reason
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi — also streaming on MUBI and Fandor.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- À perdre la raison
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-05-30
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (79 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an intense, unsettling family drama about control and dependence, in the vein of Rust and Bone; Not for you if you prefer light stories or need clear-cut comfort.
Pros: tense family drama; emotionally intense; strong performances | Cons: bleak tone; stressful relationships; heavy subject matter
Themes
- love
- doctor
- infanticide
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2013 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tahar Rahim
as Mounir
Niels Arestrup
as André Pinget
Émilie Dequenne
as Murielle
Stéphane Bissot
as Françoise
Mounia Raoui
as Fatima
Claire Bodson
as La femme policier hopital
Jean-Charles Hautera
as Professeur Maryns
Daniel Feis
as Le pianiste
- BB
Baya Belal
as Rachida
Redouane Behache
as Samir
Directed by Joachim Lafosse