Vincent, Francois, Paul and the Others
Seen it?1974 | 113 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Three friends navigate mid-life crises: a blocked writer, a disillusioned doctor, and a charming man facing bankruptcy and divorce. As their struggles strain friendships, a younger man captures the attention of one friend's wife, complicating their lives further.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; 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 Claude Sautet
- Yves MontandVincent, entrepreneur
- Michel PiccoliFrançois, médecin
- Serge ReggianiPaul, écrivain, journaliste
- Gérard DepardieuJean Lavallée, ami de Vincent
- Umberto OrsiniJacques
- Stéphane AudranCatherine, l'ex-femme de Vincent
- Antonella LualdiJulia, la femme de Paul
- Marie DuboisLucie, la femme de François
- Catherine AllégretColette, la petite amie de Jean
- Ludmila MikaëlMarie, la jeune petite amie de Vincent