HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
Seen it?2012 | 105 min | Family, Adventure, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Swapped or Spider-Man 2, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesWeak
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$50 million worldwide on a $50 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Chabat
- Alain ChabatDan Geraldo
- Jamel DebbouzePablito Camaron
- Fred TestotHermoso
- Lambert WilsonGénéral Pochero
- Patrick TimsitCaporal
- Géraldine NakachePétunia
- Liya KebedeReine Paya
- Aïssa MaïgaClarisse Iris
- Dalip SinghBolo (as The Great Khali)
- Jacques WeberPapa Dan