The Escort

Pierre is a 45-year-old Frenchman who moves to London to escape his marriage and pursue writing. Struggling financially in an unfamiliar city, he meets Tom, a man who works as a male escort. Initially shocked by this lifestyle, Pierre is eventually drawn into the world of professional companionship. He finds the experience liberating compared to his previous restricted life, but as he becomes more involved in this underground scene, he finds it increasingly difficult to focus on his novel.

This drama was directed by Michel Blanc, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Hanif Kureishi. The film features Daniel Auteuil in the lead role as Pierre, alongside Stuart Townsend as Tom. The supporting cast includes Liza Walker, Noah Taylor, Frances Barber, and Claire Skinner. Produced by companies including Canal+, Pathé, CNC, and France 3 Cinéma, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes.

Since its release in 1999, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,400 votes, while on TMDB, it has a lower score of 5.4/10 from 27 votes.