The Crime on the Third Floor, a crime-comedy directed and written by Rémi Bezançon, continues its run after its theatrical release. Led by Laetitia Casta, Gilles Lellouche and Guillaume Gallienne, the film will be available on VOD on July 9, 2026.
The Third-Floor Crime
Film | 2026
Available on VOD July 9, 2026
Theatrical release: March 11, 2026
Crime comedy | Runtime: 1h44
Directed by Rémi Bezançon | Starring Laetitia Casta, Gilles Lellouche, Guillaume Gallienne
Country: France
The story follows Colette, a film professor and Hitchcock expert. When a new neighbor moves into the building opposite, his behavior sets off her suspicions. Convinced a murder has taken place, she tracks every movement, reads every detail, and gradually roped her husband François into an improvised investigation.
With this approach, Rémi Bezançon toys with the conventions of the observational thriller and nods to Fenêtre sur cour, all while staying squarely in the realm of the romantic comedy. After Ma vie en l’air, Un heureux événement and Le Mystère Henri Pick, the filmmaker returns to a narrative built on misunderstandings, clues and the mechanics of doubt.
The Crime on the Third Floor may appeal to readers seeking a French comic mystery enriched with Hitchcockian references. It’s less suited for those who expect a realistic thriller or a dark criminal inquiry.
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