Avenue Montaigne
Seen it?2006 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Arthur, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young woman arrives in Paris where she finds a job as a waitress in bar next on Avenue Montaigne that caters to the surrounding theaters and the wealthy inhabitants of the area. She will meet a pianist, a famous actress and a great art collector, and become acquainted with the "luxurious" world her grandmother has told her about since her childhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danièle Thompson
- Cécile de FranceJessica
- Valérie LemercierCatherine Versen
- Albert DupontelJean-François Lefort
- Claude BrasseurJacques Grumberg
- DaniClaudie
- Christopher ThompsonFrédéric Grumberg
- Laura MoranteValentine Lefort
- Suzanne FlonMadame Roux
- Sydney PollackBrian Sobinski
- Guillaume GalliennePascal