My Way
Seen it?2012 | 148 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Dreamgirls or Elvis, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A biopic of French pop star Claude Francois, most famous for co-writing the song 'My Way'. Tracing his life from his childhood in Egypt through his success in France to his untimely death in Paris in 1978.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$29 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri
- Jérémie RenierClaude François
- Benoît MagimelPaul Lederman
- Monica ScattiniChouffa François, mother of Claude
- Sabrina SeyvecouJosette François, sister of Claude
- Ana GirardotIsabelle Forêt
- Joséphine JapyFrance Gall
- Maud JurezJanet Woollacot
- Marc BarbéAimé François, father of Claude
- Éric SavinJean-Jacques Tilche
- Sophie MeisterKathalyn Jones