Mercato

Mercato is a thriller set within the high-stakes world of professional soccer and its multi-billion dollar transfer market. The story follows Driss, a player agent who finds himself in a desperate situation. Facing severe financial debts and professional instability, he has only seven days to secure a massive deal before the transfer window closes in order to protect his life and career.

The film was directed by Tristan Séguéla, following his 2023 work For Better and for Worse and preceding The Good Lawyer in 2026. It was produced in France by several companies, including TF1 Films Production, Pathé, Kissfilms, and Pitchipoï Productions. The screenplay was written by Olivier Demangel and Thomas Finkielkraut, with Alain Goldman serving as producer. The movie features Jamel Debbouze in the lead role as Driss, appearing alongside Hakim Jemili, Monia Chokri, Milo Machado-Graner, Youssef Tounzi, and Vincent Rottiers, with a total credited cast of 49 people.

Since its release on February 19, 2025, the 119-minute film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 521 votes, and an identical score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 80 votes.