Three Men and a Cradle
Seen it?1985 | 106 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (44 on Metacritic) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Coline Serreau
- Roland GiraudPierre
- Michel BoujenahMichel
- André DussollierJacques
- Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuSylvia
- Dominique LavanantMs. Rapons
- Marthe VillalongaAntoinette
- Annick AlanePharmacist
- Josine ComellasMs. Rodriguez, concierge
- Jennifer MoretMarie Nr. 2
- François DomangePaul