What a Drag
Seen it?1996 | 100 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A closeted gay man's attempt to "act straight" for the sake of his job has unexpected consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
1 win and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$26 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gabriel Aghion
- Patrick TimsitAdrien
- Fanny ArdantEvelyne, dite Eva
- Richard BerryAlexandre Hagutte
- Michèle LaroqueMarie Hagutte
- Jacques GamblinAndré Lemoine
- Christian BujeauDocteur Séverine
- Boris TerralCyril
- Axelle AbbadieClaire, la sœur de Marie
- Facundo BoPépito
- Arno ChevrierBibiche