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Le Havre (The Criterion Collection) is a two-disc DVD of Aki Kaurismäki’s French-language film. Its story follows a shoe shiner who helps a young refugee evade deportation, combining deadpan comedy with an optimistic, human-centered tale.
At a glance
- Aki Kaurismäki directs a comic drama set in the French harbor city of Le Havre.
- The story centers on a shoe shiner who helps a young refugee facing deportation.
- French-language presentation with English subtitles, in a two-disc DVD edition.
Reference price: $29.95
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros
- Two discs and English subtitles are specified, useful for viewers seeking the film in its original French with subtitle support.
- Customer feedback describes the film as thoughtful, funny, and warmly optimistic, with praise for the acting and direction.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Director | Aki Kaurismaki |
|---|---|
| Cast | Andre Wilms, Blondin Miguel |
| Language | French |
| Subtitles | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 33 minutes |
| Release date | July 31, 2012 |
| Number of discs | 2 |
|---|---|
| Media format | Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen |
| Dimensions listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.12 ounces |
|---|---|
| Model number | CRRN2163DVD |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers interested in Aki Kaurismäki’s understated comedy and human-centered storytelling.
- Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection title on DVD.
- French-language film viewers who want English subtitles.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition rather than DVD.
- Viewers who require an English-dubbed presentation. The listing specifies French audio and English subtitles.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
61% 61% - 4 stars
17% 17% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
5% 5% - 1 star
12% 12%
Customer feedback is notably warm, describing Le Havre as an intellectually engaging, sweet film and praising its direction, acting, story, and dark comedy. Many five-star ratings support a generally favorable impression, though a smaller share of one- and two-star ratings shows that reactions are not uniformly positive. For viewers drawn to the listed French-language, subtitled drama, the reported humor and optimism may be appealing, but those qualities are subjective.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the direction and acting.
- Feedback describes the story as thoughtful, sweet, and humorous.
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