Jealous
Seen it?2017 | 102 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A divorced teacher suddenly becomes jealous of everyone, including her daughter, friends and neighbors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Foenkinos, Stéphane Foenkinos
- Karin ViardNathalie Pécheux
- Anne DorvalSophie, Nathalie's friend
- Anaïs DemoustierMélanie Pick, colleague of Nathalie
- Dara TombroffMathilde Pécheux, Nathalie’s daughter
- Thibault de MontalembertJean-Pierre Pécheux, Nathalie's ex-husband
- Bruno TodeschiniSébastien Corti
- Marie-Julie BaupIsabelle, Jean-Pierre’s new partner
- Corentin FilaFélix, Mathilde's boyfriend
- Xavier de GuillebonThierry, Sophie's husband
- Éva LallierEmma, Sophie's daughter