Just an Illusion
Seen it?2026 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$16 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
- Louis GarrelYves Dayan
- Camille CottinSandrine Dayan
- Simon BoublilVincent Dayan
- Alexis RosenstiehlArnaud Dayan
- Pierre LottinÉtienne Berger
- Jeanne LamartineAnne-Karine
- Rony KramerMonsieur Abourmad
- Giorgia SinicorniMadame Bernini
- Augusto FornariMonsieur Bernini
- Ragnar Le BretonProf de judo