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1. Atonement (2007)
R | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn, Saoirse Ronan
Votes: 300,175 | Gross: $50.93M
2. Maigret (1991–2005)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The pragmatic, reserved and refined Maigret investigates murders in his singular unhurried manner and inevitably discovers the truth.
Stars: Bruno Cremer, Alexandre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Frissung, Pierre Diot
Votes: 791
3. Magic in the Moonlight (2014)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.
Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater
Votes: 70,927 | Gross: $10.51M
4. Guardians of the Formula (2023)
120 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In 1958, during the Cold War, two scientists, two worlds, and two ideologies faced a race for survival at the Vinca Scientific Institute near Belgrade.
Director: Dragan Bjelogrlic | Stars: Alexis Manenti, Radivoje Bukvic, Lionel Abelanski, Jérémie Laheurte
Votes: 3,101
5. Bernadette (2023)
92 min | Comedy
Bernadette expected to finally get the position she deserved when she arrived to the Elysée Palace because she had always worked behind her husband's back to elect him president. She took revenge by becoming a major media figure.
Director: Léa Domenach | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz, Sara Giraudeau
Votes: 718
6. Face à Face (2021– )
Comedy, Crime
One crime. Two visions. One wants to find the culprits, the other wants them to be convicted. Vanessa, the cop who follows her instincts, breaks the rules to stop the killers. Justine, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Claire Borotra, Constance Gay, Clémentine Justine, Emma Ninucci
Votes: 91
7. César Wagner (2020–2023)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
The anxious and hypochondriac police captain César Wagner is transferred to Strasbourg, his hometown, where the mayor is none other than his own mother.
Stars: Gil Alma, Olivia Côte, Etienne Diallo, Amaury de Crayencour
Votes: 249
8. Les petites victoires (2023)
89 min | Comedy
A quick-tempered 60-year-old man in a French village who decides to go to school to finally learn to read and write and a busy young teacher tasked with educating him.
Director: Mélanie Auffret | Stars: Michel Blanc, Julia Piaton, Lionel Abelanski, Marie Bunel
Votes: 586
9. Une chance de trop (2015)
52 min | Drama, Thriller
A doctor is shot in the back in her home, her husband is murdered and her infant daughter kidnapped. Faced with inept police, who at times suspect her, she begins her own hunt for her baby and the culprits.
Stars: Alexandra Lamy, Pascal Elbé, Lionel Abelanski, Hippolyte Girardot
Votes: 1,505
10. Nos jours heureux (2006)
103 min | Comedy
As they spend three weeks in a summer camp in the south of France, not only the children but also the monitors learn a little more about happiness, love, and most importantly themselves.
Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano | Stars: Jean-Paul Rouve, Marilou Berry, Omar Sy, Lannick Gautry
Votes: 4,679
11. The Concert (2009)
PG-13 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Thirty years ago Bolshoi Orchestra conductor Andreï Filipov was fired for hiring Jewish musicians. Now a lowly janitor, an opportunity arises to gather his old musicians to go and pose as the official Bolshoi orchestra in Paris.
Director: Radu Mihaileanu | Stars: Aleksey Guskov, Mélanie Laurent, Dmitriy Nazarov, François Berléand
Votes: 18,653 | Gross: $0.66M
12. Cyrano, My Love (2018)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, History
December 1897, Paris. Edmond Rostand is not yet thirty but already two children and a lot of anxieties. He has not written anything for two years. In desperation, he offers the great ... See full summary »
Director: Alexis Michalik | Stars: Thomas Solivérès, Olivier Gourmet, Mathilde Seigner, Tom Leeb
Votes: 3,718
13. Train of Life (1998)
R | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, War
In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine.
Director: Radu Mihaileanu | Stars: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller
Votes: 9,595 | Gross: $0.15M
14. The Red Band Society (2017– )
52 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of hospitalized teenagers befriend each other to support each other through the ordeal; together, they aspire to build a daily life similar to that of young people their age, ... See full summary »
Stars: Audran Cattin, Tom Rivoire, Louna Espinosa, Azize Diabaté Abdoulaye
Votes: 109
15. Belphegor: Phantom of the Louvre (2001)
TV-14 | 97 min | Mystery, Fantasy, Horror
At the Louvre museum in Paris, the phantom Belphegor awakens and causes electrical havoc. Night guards at the museum start dying, Lisa gets possessed, and Martin tries to help her.
Director: Jean-Paul Salomé | Stars: Sophie Marceau, Michel Serrault, Frédéric Diefenthal, Julie Christie
Votes: 5,187
16. Je ne suis pas là pour être aimé (2005)
93 min | Drama, Romance
The (love) life of a man fed up with his work and life routine changes when he enlists into a tango dancing course.
Director: Stéphane Brizé | Stars: Patrick Chesnais, Anne Consigny, Georges Wilson, Lionel Abelanski
Votes: 1,678
17. À dix minutes des naturistes (2012 TV Movie)
87 min | Comedy
A family of Brussels concierges takes advantage of their bosses' absence to exchange a beautiful property for a holiday villa on the Ile du Couchant. They just ignore one small detail: the Ile du Couchant is 100% naturist.
Director: Stéphane Clavier | Stars: Lionel Abelanski, Christine Citti, Bruno Ricci, Maëva Pasquali
Votes: 87
18. The Players (2012)
R | 109 min | Comedy
A series of short films set around the theme of infidelity.
Directors: Emmanuelle Bercot, Fred Cavayé, Alexandre Courtès, Jean Dujardin, Michel Hazanavicius, Jan Kounen, Éric Lartigau, Gilles Lellouche | Stars: Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Géraldine Nakache, Priscilla de Laforcade
Votes: 8,725 | Gross: $0.01M
19. Nicholas on Holiday (2014)
G | 97 min | Comedy, Family
The summer holidays begin, Nicolas and his family travel to the seaside where a whole new series of adventures await them.
Director: Laurent Tirard | Stars: Valérie Lemercier, Kad Merad, Dominique Lavanant, Bouli Lanners
Votes: 3,502
20. Barbecue (2014)
Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy
On his 50th birthday, a man who's been watching his weight, health and temper all his life suffers a heart attack. He's been doing everything he was told he should do and it still didn't help. He decides to turn the page and let loose.
Director: Eric Lavaine | Stars: Lambert Wilson, Franck Dubosc, Florence Foresti, Guillaume de Tonquédec
Votes: 3,184
21. Just a Gigolo (2019)
94 min | Comedy
Dumped for a younger man by his 80- year old lady friend, an aging gigolo enlists his preteen nephew to help find his next millionaire.
Director: Olivier Baroux | Stars: Kad Merad, Anne Charrier, Léopold Moati, Pascal Elbé
Votes: 1,250
22. On the Other Side of the Tracks (2012)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Two mismatched cops team up to investigate the murder of a business mogul's wife.
Director: David Charhon | Stars: Omar Sy, Laurent Lafitte, Sabrina Ouazani, Lionel Abelanski
Votes: 6,045 | Gross: $0.01M
23. My Wife Is an Actress (2001)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A "normal" guy who is married to a hot actress gets worried that she is involved with her costar. This worry turns into jealousy and causes problems in their relationship. This is a story about trust and a comedy about the actions between men and women.
Director: Yvan Attal | Stars: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Yvan Attal, Terence Stamp, Noémie Lvovsky
Votes: 3,747 | Gross: $1.05M
24. Fais pas ci, fais pas ça (2007–2017)
42 min | Comedy
Mockumentary about the conservative Lepic family and their neighbors the liberal Boulay family, who are good friends. Their biggest point of contention is how they educate their children.
Stars: Isabelle Gélinas, Bruno Salomone, Alexandra Gentil, Guillaume de Tonquédec
Votes: 680
25. The Lost Prince (2020)
101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Every night as Sofia falls asleep, her father Djibi takes her into "Storyland", a fantasy film studio where their extraordinary fairy-tale adventures come to life starring Djibi in the lead role as the heroic Prince Charming.
Director: Michel Hazanavicius | Stars: Omar Sy, Bérénice Bejo, François Damiens, Sarah Gaye
Votes: 1,586
26. L'histoire du samedi (1995– )
Drama
An anthology television series from the French third public television channel, which features drama or comedy productions of original teleplays or TV adaptations developed from existing pieces of writing (popular plays or novels).
Stars: Philippe Clay, Nadia Barentin, Philippe Volter, Laetitia Legrix
Votes: 24
27. Scènes de ménages (2009– )
21 min | Comedy
Scènes de ménages follows several couples' domestic disputes, seen in a humorous light.
Stars: Gérard Hernandez, Valérie Karsenti, Frédéric Bouraly, Marion Game
Votes: 434
28. Tellement proches (2009)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
Ever heard your mother say, "Be careful, honey, when you marry, you also marry the family"? When Alain married Nathalie, he wasn't quite aware of the extra baggage that came along in the ... See full summary »
Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano | Stars: Vincent Elbaz, Isabelle Carré, François-Xavier Demaison, Audrey Dana
Votes: 1,719
29. Mama, There's a Man in Your Bed (1989)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Romance
A company president gets framed with a food-poisoning scandal and the only person who can help him is the evening cleaning-woman, who always seems to be at the right place at the right time.
Director: Coline Serreau | Stars: Daniel Auteuil, Firmine Richard, Pierre Vernier, Maxime Leroux
Votes: 1,824 | Gross: $0.50M
30. Narco (2004)
105 min | Comedy
Gus (played by Guillaume Canet) suffers from narcolepsy. He falls asleep all the time and has dreams about supermen from comics (Van Damme would play one of these supermen, a short & secret appearance).
Directors: Tristan Aurouet, Gilles Lellouche | Stars: Guillaume Canet, Zabou Breitman, Benoît Poelvoorde, Guillaume Gallienne
Votes: 2,842
31. Didier (1997)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Sport
Jean-Pierre, a frazzled sport agent, has better things to do than to look after his friend's labrador Didier. An amazing discovery will lead him off on an amazing adventure.
Director: Alain Chabat | Stars: Elliot, Caroline Cellier, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Pascal Gennesseaux
Votes: 4,778
32. Open at Night (2016)
97 min | Comedy, Drama
One night to change everything. One night to save a theater, one night to change one's perspective about life. Luigi will push and pull Faeza with him everywhere around Paris an entire night to save his theater.
Director: Edouard Baer | Stars: Edouard Baer, Sabrina Ouazani, Audrey Tautou, Christophe Meynet
Votes: 635
33. Plancha (2022)
100 min | Comedy
To celebrate Yves' 50th birthday, his friends plan to take him to the sunny paradise of Paros in Greece. But due to a flight cancellation, the holiday will take place in a much rainier destination: Yves' family home in Brittany.
Director: Eric Lavaine | Stars: Lambert Wilson, Franck Dubosc, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Jérôme Commandeur
Votes: 537
34. Caméra café (2001–2007)
7 min | Comedy
Daily life of French employees at work while taking a break near the coffee machine.
Stars: Bruno Solo, Yvan Le Bolloc'h, Armelle, Chantal Neuwirth
Votes: 926
35. 14 jours pour aller mieux (2024)
90 min | Comedy
Ambitious executive Maxime is headed for burnout days before his wedding to the boss's daughter. His brother-in-law sends him to a retreat led by unusual "healers." Maxime faces 14 days of bizarre new age activities that test his beliefs.
Director: Edouard Pluvieux | Stars: Maxime Gasteuil, Zabou Breitman, Romain Lancry, Lionel Abelanski
Votes: 52
36. Double zéro (2004)
90 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Two spies are undercover to track down a nuclear missile while distracting a vilain trying to get world's domination
Director: Gérard Pirès | Stars: Eric Judor, Ramzy Bedia, Edouard Baer, Georgianna Robertson
Votes: 2,343
37. La classe américaine (1993 TV Movie)
70 min | Comedy
George Abitbol, "the Most Classy Man on Earth", dies sputtering his famous last words: "cr*ppy world!" What the heck did he mean? Reporters Steven, Peter and Dave investigate. La Classe ... See full summary »
Directors: Michel Hazanavicius, Dominique Mézerette | Stars: John Wayne, Burt Lancaster, Lana Turner, Jason Robards
Votes: 2,754
38. Kidon (2013)
97 min | Action, Comedy
A surprising and twisted spy comedy about the Mossad's attempts to find out who killed Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh.
Director: Emmanuel Naccache | Stars: Tomer Sisley, Lionel Abelanski, Kev Adams, Hippolyte Girardot
Votes: 337
39. The First, the Last (2016)
98 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance
Two bounty hunters (Albert Dupontel and Bouli Lanners) are looking for a cell phone in the french countryside. They meet cowboys, fools and Jesus.
Director: Bouli Lanners | Stars: Albert Dupontel, Bouli Lanners, Suzanne Clément, Michael Lonsdale
Votes: 1,065
40. Quartier lointain (2010)
98 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A grown man wakes up to discover he is a teenager again.
Director: Sam Garbarski | Stars: Pascal Greggory, Jonathan Zaccaï, Alexandra Maria Lara, Léo Legrand
Votes: 1,873
41. Ma France à moi (2023)
91 min | Drama
Director: Benoît Cohen | Stars: Fanny Ardant, Nawid Elham, Elisabeth Margoni, Suzy Bemba
Votes: 37
42. Vivement dimanche (1998– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Michel Drucker, Emmanuel Chaunu, Franck Ferrand, Hélène Gateau
Votes: 108
43. Chacun chez soi (2020)
83 min | Comedy
A married couple planned on spending the year traveling abroad. Instead, their 27-year-old daughter and her boyfriend lose their apartment and move in, derailing any plans for the big trip.
Director: Michèle Laroque | Stars: Michèle Laroque, Stéphane De Groodt, Alice de Lencquesaing, Olivier Rosemberg
Votes: 385
44. Poltergay (2006)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
When Marc and Emma move into their new house, they have no idea that in the 1970s, their basement was a gay nightclub which had been destroyed by fire and that the house itself is now ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Lavaine | Stars: Clovis Cornillac, Julie Depardieu, Lionel Abelanski, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus
Votes: 1,267
45. La nuit des Césars (1976– )
Documentary
The César is the national film prize of France. He is named after the French sculptor César Baldaccini.
Stars: Nathalie Baye, Antoine de Caunes, Juliette Binoche, Pierre Tchernia
Votes: 230
46. Mensonges (2021)
50 min | Drama, Thriller
L'attirance réciproque entre le chirurgien Thomas Villeneuve et la professeure Jeanne Sarlat les mène à un rendez-vous au restaurant. La soirée se passe et cette dernière se réveille au ... See full summary »
Stars: Anne Azoulay, Audrey Fleurot, Arnaud Ducret, Alice David
Votes: 73
47. Golden Moustache (2012– )
Short
Stars: Adrien Ménielle, Lucien Maine, Éléonore Costes, Valentin Vincent
Votes: 38
48. Les enfants de la télé (1994– )
43 min | Talk-Show
Arthur accueille sur son plateau une pléiade d'invités prestigieux : comédiens, chanteurs, humoristes, qui font l'actualité du cinéma, de la télé, de la musique - Au programme de l'émission... See full summary »
Stars: Laurent Ruquier, Arthur, Pierre Tchernia, Thierry Métral
Votes: 86
49. Let's Be Friends (2005)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
One is too shy to start a relationship, other too unsettled to stay in one. Will their friendship help them to find the right woman for both?
Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano | Stars: Jean-Paul Rouve, Gérard Depardieu, Annie Girardot, Lionel Abelanski
Votes: 1,235
50. Mais qui a tué Pamela Rose? (2003)
95 min | Comedy
FBI agents, Bullit and Riper are investigating the murder of the young stripper Pamela Rose, found murdered in a hotel room in Bornsville, a small American city without stories.
Director: Éric Lartigau | Stars: Kad Merad, Olivier Baroux, Gérard Darmon, Jean-Paul Rouve
Votes: 2,830