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The Hairdresser's Husband

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1990 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 Edward Scissorhands or City Lights, 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 22 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Antoine has always been fascinated by a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume, and the enticing figure of a woman with an opulent bosom. After all, he had always known he would marry one, completing his idealized love fantasy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Patrice Leconte

  • Jean RochefortAntoine
  • Anna GalienaMathilde
  • Roland BertinAntoine's Father
  • Maurice ChevitAmbroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopian
  • Philippe ClévenotMorvoisieux
  • Jacques MathouJulien Gora
  • Claude AufaureGay Costomer
  • Albert DelpyDonecker
  • Henry HockingAntoine - Age 12
  • Ticky HolgadoMorvoisieux Son-in-Law