The Elementary Particles (2006)
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Overview
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again.
Where to watch The Elementary Particles
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Rakuten TV, Netzkino, Pluto TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Netherlands | Sooner | — | — |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Elementary Particles in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Elementary Particles about?
Based on Michel Houellebecq's controversial novel, Atomised (aka The Elementary Particles) focuses on Michael and Bruno, two very different half-brothers and their disturbed sexuality. After a chaotic childhood with a hippie mother only caring for her affairs, Michael, a molecular biologist, is more interested in genes than women, while Bruno is obsessed with his sexual desires, but mostly finds his satisfaction with prostitutes. But Bruno's life changes when he gets to know the experienced Christiane. In the meantime, Michael meets Annabelle, the love of his youth, again. The Elementary Particles is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 2006-02-10, runtime 105 minutes.
Is The Elementary Particles worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Elementary Particles 6.2 out of 10 from 154 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Elementary Particles?
In Germany, The Elementary Particles is free to watch on Rakuten TV, Netzkino and Pluto TV and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Oskar Roehler
Cast
- Christian Ulmen as Michael Djerzinski
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Bruno Klement
- Martina Gedeck as Christiane
- Franka Potente as Annabelle
- Nina Hoss as Jane
- Corinna Harfouch as Dr. Schäfer
- Uwe Ochsenknecht as Bruno's Father
- Jasmin Tabatabai as Yogini
- Tom Schilling as Michael (young)
- Thomas Drechsel as Bruno (young)
- Nina Kronjäger as Katja
- Hermann Beyer as Annabelle's Father
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Sources
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