French Twist
Seen it?1995 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Broadcast News or She's Gotta Have It, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After learning of her husband's infidelities, a housewife invites an itinerant lesbian to move in with them. None of their lives will ever be the same again.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josiane Balasko
- Victoria AbrilLoli
- Josiane BalaskoMarijo
- Alain ChabatLaurent Lafaye
- Ticky HolgadoAntoine
- Catherine HiegelDany
- Catherine SamieProstitute
- Catherine LachensFabienne, boss of the Sopha
- Katrine BoormanEmily Crumble
- Véronique BarraultVéro
- Telsche BoormanDorothy Crumble