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The Intouchables

Seen it?

2011 | 113 min | Drama, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (8.3 out of 10), it made about 34 times its budget, it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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. If you loved Catch Me If You Can or Rush, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesVery strong

    8.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $445 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 457K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache

  • François CluzetPhilippe
  • Omar SyDriss
  • Anne Le NyYvonne
  • Audrey FleurotMagalie
  • Joséphine de MeauxLa DRH société de courses
  • Clotilde MolletMarcelle
  • Alba Gaïa BellugiElisa
  • Cyril MendyAdama
  • Salimata KamateFatou
  • Absa Diatou ToureMina