128 French Films to Watch Now
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All TogetherMovie · 2012 · 96m · Comedy, DramaFive longtime friends choose to share a home instead of entering a retirement community. An anthropology student, working on a thesis about older adults, joins their unconventional living arrangement.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 102
Nicholas on HolidayMovie · 2014 · 97m · Family, ComedyAs the school year ends, the holidays are finally here. Little Nicolas, along with her parents and Grandma, travel to the coast and check into the Hotel Beau-Rivage for a relaxing stay.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.3 - 103
FamiliesMovie · 2015 · 113m · Comedy, DramaJérôme Varenne, a French financier, lives and works in Shanghai with Chen-Li, his life and business partner. During a brief visit to Paris to see his mother, he's upset to learn that his family home in Ambray is being sold. He travels to his hometown to investigate, unaware of the eventful turn his trip will take – a turn that will fundamentally alter his life.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.6 - 104
DelicatessenMovie · 1991 · 99m · Comedy, Science Fiction, FantasyIn a bleak, resource-scarce future, a family living above a butcher shop enjoys uncommon comforts: delicious meat, a welcome change from their harsh lives. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by a newcomer who becomes interested in the butcher's daughter. This sparks conflict within the family, who value him not just as a romantic interest but for his abilities, which are vital to their business. The story examines the complexities of love, loyalty, and practicality when survival is paramount, questioning how much people will give up for what they believe is right.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 105
True FriendsMovie · 2013 · 104m · Comedy, RomanceA thirty-year friendship is strained when Walter’s twenty-year-old daughter, Clemence, develops feelings for his friend Paul.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 106
The City of Lost ChildrenMovie · 1995 · 112mIn a bizarre world, a scientist kidnaps children to extract their dreams, believing it will halt his own aging.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 107
The First Day of the Rest of Your LifeMovie · 2008 · 114m · DramaThis is a sweeping story following a family over five important days.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 108
Quantum LoveMovie · 2014 · 82m · Drama, RomancePierre has enjoyed fifteen happy years of marriage and is a devoted father. Content with his life and still deeply in love with his wife, he finds himself drawn to Elsa at a party. They are instantly attracted to each other, and within two weeks, mutual attraction blossoms into infatuation. However, his commitment to his wife and Elsa's personal rule against dating married men keep them apart. Unable to resist, they begin to fantasize about each other, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 109
Perfume: The Story of a MurdererMovie · 2006 · 147m · Crime, Fantasy, DramaIn 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. He becomes a master perfumer, crafting unparalleled fragrances. But driven by an obsessive quest for the perfect scent, his pursuit leads him down a dark and dangerous path as he seeks to capture and preserve the very essence of life.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 110
Confidentially YoursMovie · 1983 · 110m · Comedy, Crime, MysteryA hunting trip turns deadly when Claude Massoulier is murdered, triggering a series of interconnected events and revealing long-held secrets. Julien Vercel, a real estate agent with a past connection to Massoulier, becomes the main suspect after his fingerprints are found in the victim's car. Police investigation reveals a scandalous affair: Julien’s wife, Marie-Christine, was Massoulier’s mistress.
Despite questioning Julien’s guilt, his secretary, Barbara Becker, begins her own investigation into the murder. This suspenseful story examines deceit, infidelity, and the lengths people will go to protect those they care about within a tangled network of relationships. The film keeps audiences guessing as they try to solve Massoulier's death while exploring the complicated emotions of everyone involved.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 111
Holy MotorsMovie · 2012 · 116m · Drama, FantasyThe film follows 24 hours in the life of someone who repeatedly inhabits different bodies, moving from one life to the next like a detached assassin. Each life is completely different – sometimes male, sometimes female, young, sometimes old. They experience life as a murderer, a beggar, a CEO, a monster, a worker, a family man.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 112
Little White LiesMovie · 2010 · 154m · Comedy, DramaA group of friends embarks on their yearly beach trip, but a past trauma casts a long shadow. The vacation forces them to confront difficult truths about their relationships, beliefs, and the guilt they carry. Ultimately, they must face each other and the small lies they've been keeping.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 113
My Best FriendMovie · 2006 · 90m · ComedyCatherine doubts her business partner François has a close friend and dares him to introduce them. François quickly finds himself needing an actor to play the role of his best friend, and hires a charismatic taxi driver for the job.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 114
Conversations with My GardenerMovie · 2007 · 109m · Comedy, DramaA celebrated artist, disillusioned with Parisian life and facing divorce, returns to his childhood home in the countryside. He intends to restore the overgrown garden to its former glory. The task falls to a former schoolfriend, who is the gardener. Their conversations are initially easy and pleasant, blossoming into something more meaningful.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 115
Let the Sunshine InMovie · 2017 · 94m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceIsabelle, a Parisian artist and divorced mother, is searching for lasting love.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.2 - 116
Mon OncleMovie · 1958 · 118m · ComedyMonsieur Hulot, a lovable but awkward man, is fond of his city apartment and struggles to understand why his sister's family has moved to a less exciting suburb. He's both puzzled and entertained by the modern houses and lifestyle there.
He often visits his young nephew in this new suburban world, offering the audience humorous glimpses into how Hulot deals with this unfamiliar environment. His sister tries to help him adjust by planning a wife and a job for him.
The film uses humor and satire to examine differences between generations through architecture and social customs. Expect funny mishaps and misunderstandings as Hulot tries to fit in, revealing themes about change and personal growth in a changing world.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 117
CachéMovie · 2005 · 118m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerGeorge, a television host who discusses literature, begins receiving secretly filmed videos of his family, accompanied by unsettling drawings. He doesn't know who is sending them. The videos gradually become more personal, suggesting the sender has a history with George.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 118
C'est la vie!Movie · 2017 · 115m · ComedyMax, a seasoned wedding planner nearing the end of his career, faces his toughest challenge yet: a lavish wedding filled with demanding guests and eccentric performers. A fussy groom actively tries to sabotage Max's efforts, while his colleague and apparent girlfriend, Joisette, distances herself, openly flirting with a younger employee. The night promises to be exceptionally difficult, particularly when the groom begins an unexpected musical performance.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 119
SkylabMovie · 2011 · 113m · Comedy, DramaIn 1979, Albertine, age 10, and her entire family travel to Brittany for her grandmother's birthday. A shared fear – that the Skylab space station might crash nearby – hangs over the summer. The family gathering evolves into a lively weekend filled with unexpected discoveries, romance, and music.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 120
The Red CollarMovie · 2018 · 83m · DramaIt's 1919. In a hot, isolated town, a war hero is imprisoned in an abandoned barracks, with his loyal dog constantly barking outside. Nearby, a sharp-witted young woman works the fields, patiently awaiting news. A judge, deeply affected by the war, is assigned to handle a sensitive case best left unspoken.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 121
IrreversibleMovie · 2002 · 93m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeAfter a woman is brutally raped, her lover and her ex-boyfriend decide to take matters into their own hands. Driven by the belief that some wrongs can't be forgiven, fueled by primal rage, and frustrated by the failures of the justice system, they seek vengeance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 122
A Girl Cut in TwoMovie · 2007 · 115m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerA television weather presenter finds herself caught between two very different men. One is a celebrated, married author she deeply loves, but who is unwilling to leave his wife. The other is a young, eccentric heir to a large industrial company who is passionately in love with her.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 123
The Diving Bell and the ButterflyMovie · 2007 · 112m · Drama, HistoryAt 43, Jean-Dominique Bauby, the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, suffers a severe stroke. The injury leaves him with locked-in syndrome, almost completely paralyzed, able to communicate only by blinking his eyes. He painstakingly dictates his memoir, using blinking as his sole means of expression.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 124
A Castle in ItalyMovie · 2013 · 104m · Comedy, DramaLouise encounters Nathan, sparking forgotten aspirations. It’s also a story about her sick brother, their mother, and the future of a prominent Italian industrial family. It’s a tale of familial disintegration, a world's end, and the dawn of love.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 125
Little NicholasMovie · 2009 · 91m · Comedy, FamilyNicolas enjoys a comfortable life: loving parents, close friends, and a desire for everything to stay the same. But his world shifts when he overhears a conversation suggesting his mother is pregnant. Overwhelmed by the possibility of change, he becomes anxious and fears the future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.1 - 126
Time MastersMovie · 1982 · 80m · Animation, Science Fiction, AdventureOn the remote planet Perdide, a swarm of giant hornets unleashes destruction, leaving young Piel and his father trapped when their car overturns. A distress signal reaches space adventurer Jaffar, who launches a dangerous rescue mission. He assembles a diverse crew – including rogue Prince Matton, his resourceful fiancée, and a seasoned Perdide survivor – and they race against time. This gripping story of survival and unexpected friendship tests their courage and resilience amidst the perils of space.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 127
In the Shadow of IrisMovie · 2016 · 98m · Thriller, DramaWhen a wealthy banker's wife vanishes, it exposes a complex web of hidden desires, risky behavior, and carefully constructed lies.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 128
Young & BeautifulMovie · 2013 · 95m · DramaSeventeen-year-old Isabelle experiences a brief holiday romance and loses her virginity. Back home, she secretly works as a prostitute for a year.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
