Movie

A Pure Formality

★ 7.4(392)19941h 51m

A Pure Formality is streaming on Thrillbox Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch A Pure Formality

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Release date: 1994-05-15
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

A Pure Formality — trailer

About A Pure Formality

A Pure Formality is a 1994 movie in the Mystery, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski and Sergio Rubini. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 392 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Pure Formality in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Onoff

Roman Polanski

Inspector

Sergio Rubini

Andre

Nicola Di Pinto

Captain

Tano Cimarosa

Servant

Paolo Lombardi

Marshall

Maria Rosa Spagnolo

Paula

Alberto Sironi

Giovanni Morricone

Mahdi Kraiem

Massimo Vanni

Sebastiano Filocamo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Pure Formality in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream A Pure Formality on Thrillbox Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store and Freenet meinVOD.

Is A Pure Formality on Netflix?+

A Pure Formality is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Thrillbox Amazon Channel.

How long is A Pure Formality?+

A Pure Formality has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in A Pure Formality?+

A Pure Formality stars Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto and Tano Cimarosa.

When did A Pure Formality come out?+

A Pure Formality is a 1994 movie directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.

What genre is A Pure Formality?+

A Pure Formality is Mystery, Thriller, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed A Pure Formality?+

A Pure Formality was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.