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99 Francs

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2007 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Can You Ever Forgive Me?, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jan Kounen

  • Jean DujardinOctave Parango
  • Jocelyn QuivrinCharlie Dagout
  • Patrick MilleJeff Marolles
  • Vahina GiocanteSophie
  • Elisa TovatiTamara
  • Nicolas MariéAlfred Duler
  • Dominique BettenfeldJean-Christian Gagnant
  • Antoine BaslerMarc Maronnier
  • Fosco PerintiGiovanni Di Toro
  • Cendrine OrcierFabienne