Movie

The Reception

★ 6.8(4)19891h 17m

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Where to watch The Reception

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Robert Morin
Release date: 1989-11-30
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Coop Vidéo de Montréal

About The Reception

The Reception is a 1989 movie in the Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Robert Morin, starring Réal Chartrand, Carole Delcourt and Diane Gobeil. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reception in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Reception takes place in an isolated mansion on an island, but the host is mysteriously absent. A storm traps everyone inside, and the atmosphere turns sour when it is revealed, by way of a video, that each of the guests has a criminal past. A death ensues, and then another... the mansion quickly turns into a jail. Inspired by Agatha Christie's Ten Little Indians.

Cast

Réal Chartrand

Réal

Carole Delcourt

Carole

Diane Gobeil

Diane

Michel Jacques

Michel

Nathalie Joncas

Nathalie

Robert Morin

Robert

Anne Rousseau

Anne

Mario Turcot

Mario

Antoine Zarzaour

Antoine

Ainey Madeleine

Madeleine

Themes & keywords

prisonmurder mystery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reception in Canada?+

The Reception is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reception on Netflix?+

The Reception is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Reception?+

The Reception has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in The Reception?+

The Reception stars Réal Chartrand, Carole Delcourt, Diane Gobeil, Michel Jacques and Nathalie Joncas.

When did The Reception come out?+

The Reception is a 1989 movie directed by Robert Morin.

What genre is The Reception?+

The Reception is Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Reception?+

The Reception was directed by Robert Morin.