The Miser
Seen it?1980 | 125 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The children of Harpagon, Cléante and his sister Elise, are each in love but they still haven’t spoken to their father yet. Harpagon is a miser who wants to choose the right man and the right woman for his children. Based on Molière’s play.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Girault, Louis de Funès
- Louis de FunèsHarpagon
- Michel GalabruMaître Jacques
- Claude GensacFrosine
- Bernard MénezLa Flèche
- Guy GrossoBrindavoine
- Michel ModoLa merluche
- Henri GénèsLe commissaire
- Hervé BellonValére
- Georges AudoubertAnselme
- Max MontavonMaître Simon