Disorder (2015)
A taut French thriller where a PTSD-haunted ex-soldier guards a family — and struggles to trust his own instincts.
Disorder - Movie Information
- Original Title: Maryland
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Alice Winocour
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 30, 2015 (Belgium), August 19, 2016 (United States), September 30, 2015 (France), September 22, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: Maryland (FR), Disorder (US), Disorder (El Protector) (ES), Disorder: Maryland (ID), Der Bodyguard - Sein letzter Auftrag (DE)
- Production Companies: France 3 Cinéma, Mars Films, Dharamsala, SCOPE Pictures, Darius Films
- Production Countries: Belgium, France
Disorder - Plot
An ex-soldier with PTSD is hired to protect the wife and child of a wealthy Lebanese businessman while he's out of town.
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Disorder - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Alice Winocour
Main Cast
- Matthias Schoenaerts
- Diane Kruger
- Paul Hamy
- Victor Pontecorvo
- Zaïd Errougui-Demonsant
- Percy Kemp
- Jean-Louis Coulloc'h
- Mickaël Dauber
- Franck Torrecillas
- Chems Eddine
Writers
- Alice Winocour
Producers
- Emilie Tisné
Disorder - FAQs
What is Disorder about?
Disorder follows Vincent, a French ex-soldier struggling with PTSD after returning from Afghanistan. Hired to guard the wife and young son of a wealthy Lebanese businessman, he becomes increasingly convinced the family is in real danger — but his fractured mental state makes it hard to know what's real.
Who are the main actors in Disorder?
Matthias Schoenaerts leads the cast as Vincent, the haunted ex-soldier at the heart of the story. Diane Kruger plays Jessie, the woman he's assigned to protect. Paul Hamy, Victor Pontecorvo, and Zaïd Errougui-Demonsant round out the principal cast.
Is Disorder told from a PTSD perspective?
Yes, and that's one of the film's most distinctive qualities. Director Alice Winocour places the audience entirely inside Vincent's fractured perception. Sound design and cinematography are used to blur the line between genuine threat and anxiety-driven paranoia, making the viewer feel his disorientation firsthand.
Who directed Disorder?
Disorder was directed by Alice Winocour, the French filmmaker also known for Proxima (2019). Winocour co-wrote the screenplay and drew on extensive research into PTSD and the experiences of returning soldiers to shape the film's immersive, subjective approach to tension.
When was Disorder released?
Disorder premiered on September 30, 2015, in France and Belgium. It reached US audiences on August 19, 2016, and was also released in South Korea on September 22, 2016, where it carried a 15 age certificate.
Where can you stream Disorder?
You can stream Disorder on AMC+, Philo, Sundance Now, and Kanopy (free). It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Is Disorder based on a true story?
Disorder is not based on a specific true story, but Alice Winocour grounded it in real research. She consulted with veterans and psychologists to authentically portray PTSD, giving the film a documentary-like emotional realism even though the plot itself is fictional.
What are some films similar to Disorder?
If Disorder resonated with you, try Man on Fire (2004) for its bodyguard-protection intensity, Sentinelle (2021) for another portrait of a traumatized soldier, Stop-Loss (2008) for its raw look at veterans readjusting to civilian life, or Caché (2005) for slow-burn paranoia and dread.
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