Friends of the family
Seen it?1964 | 95 min | 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 music lovers and anyone who wants a laugh. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Leon Rollo whose nickname is "Patate" is an inventor adored by his wife and is daughter. He is mostly happy but his best friend Noël seems to succeed in everything he undertakes... Patate become increasingly jealous of this incredible luck.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 582 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Thomas
- Jean MaraisNoël Carradine
- Danielle DarrieuxEdith Rollo
- Pierre DuxLéon 'Patate' Rollo
- Sylvie VartanAlexa Rollo
- Anne VernonVéronique Carradine
- Jane MarkenBerthe
- Noël RoquevertMonsieur Michalon
- Hubert DeschampsAdrien
- Jacques JouanneauMarcel
- Henri VirlogeuxProfessor Bichard