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Dog 51

Dog 51

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · 2025

In the near future, Paris is divided into three zones that separate social classes, and no one can escape ALMA, a predictive AI that has revolutionized law enforcement. When ALMA’s creator is assassinated, Salia, a top agent, and Zem, a jaded cop, are forced to work together to solve a murder that may expose the dark secrets of the system they serve.

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Dog 51

“In a city divided, they fight for the truth.”

2025 Thriller · Science Fiction · Action 1h 40m

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6.1 / 10

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In the near future, Paris is divided into three zones that separate social classes, and no one can escape ALMA, a predictive AI that has revolutionized law enforcement. When ALMA’s creator is assassinated, Salia, a top agent, and Zem, a jaded cop, are forced to work together to solve a murder that may expose the dark secrets of the system they serve.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Cédric Jimenez

Written by

Cédric Jimenez · Olivier Demangel

Gilles Lellouche

Gilles Lellouche

Zem Brecht

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Salia Malberg

Louis Garrel

Louis Garrel

Jon Mafram

Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Théo Rimarval

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Irina Mitrovna

Stéphane Bak

Stéphane Bak

Cal

Hugo Dillon

Hugo Dillon

Luc

Court is in session

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“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.