Spoiled Children
Seen it?1977 | 113 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
Successful writer/director Bernard Rougerie is at a creative dead end and decides to isolate himself from his wife in order to complete the script for his next film. Bernard moves into an apartment building whose tenants are in the midst of a revolt against their abusive landlord. Reluctant at first, he joins their cause and then becomes involved in an affair with young, unemployed resident Anne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
- Michel PiccoliBernard Rougerie
- Christine PascalAnne Torrini
- Michel AumontPierre, ami et collaborateur de Bernard
- Gérard JugnotMarcel Bonfils, le locataire opticien
- Arlette BonnardMme Catherine Rougerie, épouse de Bernard
- Liza BraconnierDanièle Joffroy, locataire
- Geneviève MnichGuite Bonfils, locataire
- Florence HaguenauerAnne-Marie Clairon
- Claudine MavrosLa mère d'Anne
- Michel BertoMuzard, locataire