Plot — What is Maigret and the Dead Lover about?
Commissioner Maigret rushes to the Quai d’Orsay with Lieutenant Janvier. There, they find Mademoiselle Larrieu in a state of shock. That very morning, she discovered the bullet-riddled body of Mr. Berthier-Lagès, a renowned former ambassador whom she had served as a housekeeper for 46 years. While searching the victim's apartment, Maigret and Janvier uncover hundreds of letters. The diplomat had maintained a fifty-year-long love correspondence with a certain Princess of Vuynes, whose husband - by a strange coincidence - had died just a few days earlier. As he confronts the various members of the two families and the suspicious silence of Mademoiselle Larrieu, Maigret finds himself faced with surprise after surprise, watching his certainties crumble - until the solution to the mystery finally hits him in the face at the very last moment...
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2026 |
| Genre | Mystery, Drama, Crime |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 80 min |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 35 votes) |
Maigret and the Dead Lover — FAQ
Is Maigret and the Dead Lover worth watching? Maigret and the Dead Lover holds a 6.0/10 rating from 35 viewers. Commissioner Maigret rushes to the Quai d’Orsay with Lieutenant Janvier. There, they find Mademoiselle Larrieu in a state of shock. That very morning, she discovered the bullet-riddled body of Mr. Berthier-Lagès, a renow
Who directed Maigret and the Dead Lover? Directed by Pascal Bonitzer.
Who is in the cast of Maigret and the Dead Lover? It stars Denis Podalydès, Olivier Rabourdin, Micha Lescot, Laurent Poitrenaux, Irène Jacob, Manuel Guillot and more.
Where can I stream Maigret and the Dead Lover? Streaming availability for Maigret and the Dead Lover is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Maigret and the Dead Lover release? It released in 2026.
