Chéri
Seen it?2009 | 86 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Michelle PfeifferLea
- Kathy BatesMadame Peloux
- Rupert FriendChéri
- Felicity JonesEdmee
- Iben HjejleMarie Laure
- Frances TomeltyRose
- Tom BurkeVicomte Desmond
- Hubert TellegenErnest
- Joe SheridanMarcel
- Toby KebbellPatron