Paris
Seen it?2008 | 130 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Pierre, a professional dancer, suffers from a serious heart disease. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than look at the people around him, from the balcony of his Paris apartment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cédric Klapisch
- Juliette BinocheElise
- Romain DurisPierre
- Fabrice LuchiniRoland Verneuil
- Albert DupontelJean
- François CluzetPhilippe Verneuil
- Karin ViardLa Boulangère
- Gilles LelloucheFranky
- Mélanie LaurentLaetitia
- Zinedine SoualemMourad
- Julie FerrierCaroline