The French Kissers
Seen it?2009 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.8 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. 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 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An awkward adolescent boy and his angst-ridden friends try their best to fit in amongst a cast of varied characters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$15 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Riad Sattouf
- Vincent LacosteHervé
- Anthony SonigoCamel
- Alice TrémolièreAurore
- Julie ScheiblingLaura
- Robin Nizan-DuvergerBenjamin
- Baptiste HuetLoïc
- Simon BarberyMohamed
- Camille AndreysMeryl
- Noémie LvovskyLa mère d'Hervé
- Valeria GolinoLa fille de la vidéo