The Sweet Escape
Seen it?2015 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruno Podalydès
- Bruno PodalydèsMichel
- Sandrine KiberlainRachelle
- Agnès JaouiLaëtitia
- Vimala PonsMila
- Denis PodalydèsRémi
- Michel VuillermozChristophe
- Jean-Noël BroutéDamien
- Pierre ArditiFisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi
- Noémie LvovskyMrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor
- Samir GuesmiDelivery guy