The Code_
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
Starring
Samy Naceri, Samuel Le Bihan, Clotilde Courau
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Code was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Overview
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise...
The Code is a Drama, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (16)
Samy Naceri
Yanis
Samuel Le Bihan
Dris
Clotilde Courau
Nina
Michel Duchaussoy
Fèche
Philippe Nahon
Simon
Francis Renaud
Niglo
Marie Guillard
Lise
Bibi Naceri
Rouquin
Elisabeth Margoni
Evelyne
Lucien Jean-Baptiste
Foued
Frédéric Pellegeay
Grib
Adrien Saint-Joré
José
David Saracino
Mel
Jean-Pierre Lazzerini
Henry
Stéphane Ferrara
Prosper
Perkins Lyautey
Marco
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Code about?
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
How long is The Code?
The Code has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Code?
The cast of The Code includes Samy Naceri, Samuel Le Bihan, Clotilde Courau, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Nahon.
What is the rating of The Code?
The Code has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 38 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Action
Thriller