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Trophy Wife

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2010 | 103 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 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 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 1977 France, tightfisted factory owner Robert Pujol is so shocked when his workers strike for higher wages that he suffers a heart attack. His acquiescent wife, Suzanne, whose father had founded the factory, takes over management duties during Robert's convalescence.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; 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 François Ozon

  • Catherine DeneuveSuzanne Pujol
  • Gérard DepardieuMaurice Babin
  • Fabrice LuchiniRobert Pujol
  • Karin ViardNadège
  • Jérémie RenierLaurent Pujol
  • Judith GodrècheJoëlle
  • Élodie FrégéSuzanne Pujol (jeune)
  • Sergi LópezLe chauffeur du camion
  • Bruno LochetLe délégué CGT
  • Évelyne DandryLa soeur de Suzanne Pujol