Femmes Fatales
Seen it?1976 | 81 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
Two men, fortyish, worn out by their wives, abandon everything to go and live in the back of beyond. There they meet a truculent priest, a boozer, Émile who recalls them to life's simple pleasures. Calm is what they want. But soon their example inspires thousands of disorientated males...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 128K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Blier
- Jean-Pierre MariellePaul Dufour
- Jean RochefortAlbert
- Brigitte FosseySuzanne Dufour
- Bernard BlierFather Émile
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