202 French Stage Adaptations
202 titles
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L'Appel de LondresMovie · 2016 · 79m - 102
Times SquareMovie · 2022A grumpy, hard-living actor with a weakness for whiskey is unexpectedly asked to coach a novice actress preparing for an audition for Romeo and Juliet. The audition and the arrangement bringing them together are orchestrated by the actor’s brother, hoping to reignite his passion for acting.TMDB 7.0 - 103Tailleur pour damesMovie · 1985
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L'Amour footMovie · 2009A disruptive newcomer joins the local football team in a French town, throwing the Mayor's life into chaos. Certain truths about the player could jeopardize the Mayor's chances of being re-elected, especially with a community that strongly disapproves of corruption and controversy. - 105
Les Faux BritishMovie · 2024TMDB 7.9 - 106
Tant qu'il y a de l'amourMovie · 2019 - 107
Le fils du comiqueMovie · 2015 · 100mDriven by ego and a love for language, and often perceived as gay, the protagonist now desires a child. He intends to have a son and has made promises to both Sylvie, his close friend, and Isabelle, a talented actress cast in his upcoming play. This creates a conflict between the two assertive women vying for his attention. The story features five characters who engage in intense interpersonal struggles.IMDb 4.9TMDB 2.8 - 108
Ramsès IIMovie · 2020 · 100mTMDB 7.0 - 109
QuadrilleMovie · 2013TMDB 6.0 - 110
Le temps qui resteMovie · 2018TMDB 7.0 - 111
La Raison d'AyméMovie · 2019 · 102mIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.5 - 112
Rupture à DomicileMovie · 2021 - 113
Légitimus incognitusMovie · 2018TMDB 10.0 - 114
RévélationsMovie · 2023 - 115
Hier est un autre Jour !Movie · 2014TMDB 6.0 - 116
Duels à DavidéjonatownMovie · 2023TMDB 8.4 - 117
L'Hiver sous la tableMovie · 2005 - 118
Ma version de l'histoireMovie · 2025 · ComedyTMDB 6.5 - 119
Bonjour ivresse !Movie · 2011 · 105mOn the eve of his thirtieth birthday, Benoît discovers a list of promises he made himself to fulfill before turning the big three-oh. With his sister causing trouble, his boisterous best friend battling alcoholism, and a surprise guest arriving, Benoît's birthday party becomes a chaotic, alcohol-fueled explosion of teenage memories and secrets. Will it be a catalyst for personal growth? This uninhibited comedy delivers laughs with surprising dark turns and a relentlessly energetic pace.TMDB 5.2 - 120
BataillesMovie · 2008 · 85mThis play, originally written in 1983 and now being revived, features recurring conflicts. It follows two people stranded on a raft amidst social unrest, a mountaineering dispute on Mount Paterhorn, and a complicated relationship between a man and a woman in the Yvelines. Though the settings and circumstances shift, each scene involves a clash. The focus isn't on victory, but on the entertainment derived from the arguments. Deception and any tactic are fair game in this primarily verbal battle. - 121
The Flea in the EarMovie · 1956 · 124mRaymonde Chandebise becomes suspicious of her husband, Victor-Emmanuel. A package arrives at their home from the hotel "Le minet galant," containing suspenders that belong to him. Encouraged by her friend Lucienne, Raymonde decides to test Victor-Emmanuel's loyalty with a plan. They both send him a fabricated love letter from an alluring woman, inviting him to meet at the "Minet Galant." Unbeknownst to them, the hotel's naive bellboy bears a striking resemblance to Victor-Emmanuel!IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.3 - 122
Un week-end tranquilleMovie · 2018 · 88mTMDB 7.3 - 123
La Grande ÉvasionMovie · 2019 · 87mThree inmates, facing impossible odds in prison, must stage a play for the visiting Minister of Justice to secure a sentence remission. Despite disastrous rehearsals and outlandish schemes, they develop a lighthearted bond. They devise a plan to break free from their routine, embarking on a comical artistic escape. The Great Escape: the year's funniest comedy!TMDB 5.6 - 124
Desperate HousemenMovie · 2016Heartbroken after a breakup, Jérôme seeks advice from his two closest friends, hoping they can help him win his girlfriend back.TMDB 6.0 - 125
Les MarchandsMovie · 2013 · 110mThe show's unique quality comes from the contrast between a constant voice-over telling a story and the characters' actions on stage, which resemble a silent film. Their performance, often poetic, goes beyond simple storytelling. This creates a powerful emotional experience and prompts philosophical questions about the work's meaning. It explores whether a person who exchanges their thoughts, body, and time for a salary is essentially a "merchant," and what they are striving for. - 126
L'argent de la vieilleMovie · 2024 - 127
Parents ModèlesMovie · 2019 · 75mA family of eight – parents, three children, grandparents, siblings, and unexpected visitors – accidentally moves into a massive apartment they never intended to take. They've signed the lease, and now they must fight to make it work. As their children grow, their parents age, and life becomes a whirlwind of chaotic adventures, the pressures of parenthood become increasingly challenging, especially when trying to maintain appearances. - 128
Le duplexMovie · 2024The Berger family lives on the top floor of a Parisian building and wants more space. They dream of moving into the lovely apartment of their friendly neighbors, the Tissandiers, who live on the fifth floor, creating a duplex to fit their ambitions. But the Tissandiers are content where they are and have no plans to leave. Desperate, the Bergers resort to any means necessary – even questionable and improbable ones – to achieve their goal.TMDB 6.5 - 129
À droite, à gaucheMovie · 2016TMDB 7.7 - 130
Les JustesMovie · 2019 · 150mAmidst widespread confusion and anger surrounding the pursuit of ultimate meaning, many are turning to Albert Camus' writings for guidance. In the introduction to his play, the philosopher recounts the story: "In February 1905, in Moscow, a group of terrorists from the Socialist Revolutionary Party plotted a bomb attack against Grand Duke Serge, the Tsar's uncle." Rapper and slam poet Abd Al Malik presents a modern interpretation of Camus' "The Just," a completely original work that stays true to the text while using contemporary theatrical and musical styles. - 131
Je préfère qu'on reste amisMovie · 2015 · 107mClaudine, a florist in her fifties, meets with Valentin, her closest friend and someone she trusts completely. She intends to confess her five-year-long feelings for him. However, Valentin is a charming flirt who doesn't appear to reciprocate her affections.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.6 - 132
Le PlacardMovie · 2015 · 85mFrançois Pignon, an accountant at a condom factory, faces imminent dismissal and, overwhelmed by personal issues, contemplates suicide. His neighbor intervenes with a surprising solution: pretend to be gay to keep his job, reasoning that in today's climate, employers wouldn't fire someone perceived as homosexual. Pignon, believing this strategy will work, agrees, maintaining his quiet demeanor. He soon discovers that his image is dramatically altered, leading to an unexpected opportunity for reintegration – a way of coming out that he never imagined.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.4 - 133
Le SommelierMovie · 2020 - 134
Pleins feuxMovie · 2017Catherine Moreau becomes obsessed with surpassing the famous actress Adeline Margaux. She schemes to take over Adeline's career, eventually stepping into her role and achieving stardom. This creates problems for Adeline's boyfriend, a director, and a playwright and his wife. Only a jaded drama critic recognizes Catherine's manipulative tactics and admires her boldness. - 135
Parce Que Je La Vole BienMovie · 2011TMDB 5.0 - 136
Drôle de genreMovie · 2023TMDB 6.8 - 137
Sentiments provisoiresMovie · 2010 · 102mA woman tells her partner of ten years she's leaving him – for his best friend. The couple's breakup raises questions about the complexities of relationships and the potential cost of losing a friendship.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 138
PaprikaMovie · 2018 · 113mTMDB 10.0 - 139
Mon voisin nuMovie · 2024TMDB 2.7 - 140
L'InvitationMovie · 2020 · 95mIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 141
Tout Va Très Bien !Movie · 2025TMDB 5.5 - 142
The Secretary BirdMovie · 2019 · 122mLiz and Hugh Preston have enjoyed fifteen years of seemingly perfect happiness. However, this peaceful life has grown dull, leading one of them to have an affair. Each blames the other for this problem. Hugh insists Liz is to blame, while Liz believes Hugh was the one who strayed. Ultimately, Hugh will find a way to prove his love and save their marriage, using a tactic that initially seems strange but ultimately works.TMDB 7.0 - 143
Dix ans aprèsMovie · 2021TMDB 6.8 - 144
Qui est Monsieur Schmitt ?Movie · 2021Mistaken for someone else – a Mr. Schmitt – a man and his wife, played by Valérie Bonneton, discover one evening at dinner that their apartment and their life have inexplicably shifted. They realize their business is no longer their own. The play explores how we see ourselves. I'm drawn to the unique, absurd world created by Sébastien Thiéry.TMDB 6.0 - 145
Le Bal Des VautoursMovie · 2024TMDB 5.5 - 146
InavouableMovie · 2018IMDb 7.3TMDB 4.0 - 147
Le jour du fromentMovie · 2002IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 148
Le SwitchMovie · 2023 - 149
Gina et CléopâtreMovie · 2020 · 106mIn a small Parisian theater, Hans-Peter Hansel (HPH), a once-celebrated theater director, is preparing a controversial production of "Antoine et Cléopâtre." Gina Monte-Fiori, a leading actress in Parisian boulevard theater, has long desired to perform in a Shakespearean tragedy, but her wish has gone unfulfilled despite public declarations. However, her desire is heard by Gino di Lucca, an American producer and former lover of Gina. He offers to finance a production of the play in Paris's largest theater, with one condition: that Gina play Cleopatra. He hopes this will rekindle their past and recapture a lost youth. - 150
ReprésaillesMovie · 2015TMDB 7.2 - 151
Le coucouMovie · 2023Charismatic company director Maxime Depratte asks his detail-oriented accountant, Corentin Michelot, to help him correct a problematic financial statement the night before a crucial board meeting. Maxime's wife, Ségolène, is deeply troubled by her involvement in this risky plan. As they navigate a series of misunderstandings and unexpected turns, the three of them begin to confront hidden aspects of themselves.TMDB 7.0 - 152
Bigre, mélo burlesqueMovie · 2020 · 90mThree people share a house, living in separate worlds despite being under the same roof. Each occupies one of the three maid's rooms, sharing only the bathrooms and the noises that come with them.TMDB 7.0 - 153
Cher TrésorMovie · 2014IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.9 - 154
L'École des cocottesMovie · 1977 - 155
Le BanquetMovie · 2020 · 83m"Le Banquet," praised at the Théâtre du Rond-Point and recognized for its direction by Mathilda May and the performance of Ariane Mourier, is a remarkable, powerful, and unexpected show with universal appeal. It depicts a wedding that spirals out of control and a banquet where everything unexpectedly falls apart. Communicating without words, the characters experience love, conflict, reconciliation, and confusion in a lively and chaotic sequence of events. Following the successes of "Open Space" and "Mr. X" with Pierre Richard, Mathilda May delivers a truly original and captivating piece of theatre. An exceptional spectacle. - 156
Un conseil d'amiMovie · 2023TMDB 6.0 - 157
The Imaginary InvalidMovie · 2008 · 107mIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 158
Chat et sourisMovie · 2007 · 126m - 159
Boire, Fumer et Conduire ViteMovie · 2007 - 160
Croque-monsieurMovie · 1984 · 97m - 161
Duets on SofaMovie · 2008TMDB 6.0 - 162
Santa Claus Is a StinkerMovie · 1985 · 86m · ComedyOn Christmas Eve, two people working a suicide hotline grapple with their own emotional difficulties while answering calls from others in crisis. Their evening becomes entangled with the story of a pregnant woman, her abusive partner, and a surprising visitor. This drama explores vulnerability and strength as these characters face difficult emotions and find unexpected comfort in each other. The film is a powerful look at compassion and connection.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 163
OscarMovie · 2008A controlling and fearful CEO engages in a brutal power struggle with his trusted assistant, all while attempting to persuade him to marry his pregnant daughter.IMDb 8.6 - 164
La BombeMovie · 2010 · 91mThis explosive comedy, from the author of "I Really Like What You Do," is about a babysitter who is essentially a weapon of mass destruction – charming and irresistible. The story unfolds with a neurotic mother struggling with postpartum depression, a father experiencing a midlife crisis, and a friend who constantly stirs up trouble for the family. The result? An explosion of genuine laughter. - 165
Bas les masquesMovie · 2023TMDB 6.0 - 166
Gentlemen déménageursMovie · 2018TMDB 4.0 - 167
La Dame de chez MaximMovie · 2020 · 125mDr. Petypon, a respected physician, enjoys a late night at a nightclub. His friend finds him asleep under a sofa the next day. A dancer from the Moulin Rouge, the Môme Crevette, appears from the bedroom and claims to be his wife. This deception triggers a series of escalating complications and chaotic situations. - 168
Familles recomposéesMovie · 2014TMDB 6.0 - 169
Les Tontons farceursMovie · 2022 · 105mJuly 14, 1962. The renowned cabaret "Le Glamour" buzzes with anticipation as the captivating singer Lola-Lola begins a highly anticipated tour – the show is sold out. However, excitement turns to shock and chaos when a body is discovered in the ladies' room of the basement, overseen by the grumpy Penelope. - 170
Station Bonne NouvelleMovie · 2020TMDB 8.0 - 171
Le Clan des divorcéesMovie · 2009IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.9 - 172
Bon week-end Monsieur Bennett !Movie · 1994Mr. Bennett is a good man, a loving father and devoted husband who desires a peaceful life. One weekend, a mysterious man named Pédro Juarez visits. This encounter unexpectedly brings Mr. Bennett's hidden past back into his life, disrupting his quiet existence. - 173
Dernier tour de pisteMovie · 2022 · 105mAfter insulting a contract worker, young Joshua is sentenced to community service at a retirement home run by the Thenardier couple. The residents are all former comedians who have been forgotten. Among them are Julien Dorval, known for his big personality and elaborate speech, and his kind best friend, Daniel. Joshua soon discovers that something is amiss with the residents, the "Bleuets," and tries to improve their lives by giving them one last performance. - 174
Le Petit-Maître CorrigéMovie · 2018 · 135mMarivaux's romantic comedy, *Le Petit-Maître corrigé*, premiered in Paris in 1734. This production by Clément Hervieu-Léger updates the eighteenth-century story with accessible language that retains its wit and elegance. It follows a young Parisian man betrothed to a countess. However, his visit to her rural home reveals a clash between his sophisticated city manners and the provincial customs. He struggles to express his feelings for his bride-to-be, who retaliates with playful punishment. Adding to the complications, a former lover appears, threatening the marriage. Amidst the developing relationship between the master and his servant, and the mistress and her maid, a lighthearted romantic plot unfolds, filled with schemes and passionate emotions.TMDB 6.0 - 175
Adieu Monsieur HaffmannMovie · 2018 · 93mParis, 1942. The Nazis mandate that Jews wear a yellow star. Facing financial ruin, Jewish jeweler Joseph Haffmann asks his employee, Pierre Vigneau, to take possession of his shop and conceal it until conditions for the Jewish community in France improve. Will Pierre risk harboring his former boss secretly? And if he does, what are the terms? Pierre eventually agrees. Adapted for the screen from a play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, six times honored by Molières and four times awarded, the film stars Daniel Auteuil, Sara Giraudeau, and Gilles Lellouche. It is scheduled for release in 2021.TMDB 8.0 - 176
Pour combien tu m'aimes ?Movie · 2014 · 90mLisa Barland, a 37-year-old bachelor, regularly brings escorts to his business dinners. One night, when her usual escort is unavailable, she hires the woman who works at her home. - 177
Le TechnicienMovie · 2010 · 103mTwenty-five years after a difficult breakup, Séverine has dedicated herself to her work, building a small publishing house that brings her genuine fulfillment. Her carefully constructed world is disrupted when Jean-Pierre, her former husband and a former business banker, unexpectedly appears at her office. He's financially devastated, jobless, and facing potential homelessness. Séverine agrees to offer him assistance, but only if he remains anonymous and takes on a purely technical role.TMDB 5.0 - 178
Le Bourgeois gentilhommeMovie · 2021 - 179
Je préfère qu'on reste ensembleMovie · 2024Claudine and Valentin, who were friends and roommates before falling in love, find their comfortable routine shifting over the years. Claudine remains devoted, but Valentin increasingly seeks connection outside their relationship. Feeling unfulfilled, she wants to end things, while he prefers to maintain the status quo.TMDB 6.0 - 180
Le Plus Beau JourMovie · 2016TMDB 6.0 - 181
Un couple magiqueMovie · 2023 - 182
Les Fourberies de ScapinMovie · 2020TMDB 8.5 - 183
Sur la tête des enfants !Movie · 2024TMDB 5.5 - 184
Régis Laspales est LandruMovie · 2005TMDB 8.0 - 185
Huit femmesMovie · 1972IMDb 8.8 - 186
L’effet miroirMovie · 2024 · 80mSuccessful writer Théophile rediscovers his inspiration with a new book. The novel provokes a stir because many of his friends find their own personalities reflected in the characters.TMDB 6.5 - 187
Un fil à la patteMovie · 2010TMDB 8.0 - 188
Le bancMovie · 2008TMDB 5.5 - 189
Les PigeonsMovie · 2022TMDB 6.0 - 190
Une semaine pas plusMovie · 2014 - 191
Bungalow 21Movie · 2024In 1960, the Beverly Hills Hotel hosted two iconic couples. Simone Signoret and Yves Montand stayed in bungalow 20: they were deeply in love, beautiful, young, and at the peak of their careers. Nearby, Marilyn Monroe, whose marriage to writer Arthur Miller was failing, proved an alluring presence. Simone and Marilyn became friends, while Yves worked with Marilyn, struggling to avoid her attraction. The marriage between Marilyn and Arthur ended. The lives of these four individuals are irrevocably changed. Neither woman fully recovers from the affair, and all are haunted by uncertainty. Recorded January 12 and 13, 2024, at the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris.TMDB 7.0 - 192
Sherlock Holmes et le mystère de la vallée de BoscombeMovie · 2023TMDB 9.0 - 193
Les Chevaliers du Fiel : Mamie d'enferMovie · 2022TMDB 7.3 - 194
La Cage aux follesMovie · 2011 · 135m"La Cage aux Folles" is a club featuring a transvestite show starring Zaza, whose real name is Albin. Renato and his partner are an established gay couple. Their lives are disrupted when their son, Laurent, announces his engagement to the daughter of a conservative politician. A meeting with the politician becomes inevitable.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.2 - 195
Volpone ou Le RenardMovie · 2001 - 196
Le prix de l'ascension à la Comédie de ParisMovie · 2023 · 80mPower has captivated people throughout history, fueling ambition. The film follows two young graduates from the National School of Administration, Laurent and Brice, as they navigate the complexities of the power struggle. Their journey involves rapid advancement, ruthless tactics, clashes of ego and ideas, and a constant fight for survival in the political and media world. This ultra-realistic, humorous, and sharply observant comedy offers a surprisingly insightful look at the pursuit of power. - 197
Jo, Une femme dans les bras un cadavre sur le dosMovie · 1995 · 106mBestselling author Antoine is targeted by a blackmailer, Jo. Antoine plans to eliminate Jo with an elaborate scheme, but ultimately allows Jo to die accidentally. He hides the body under a bandstand he's having built in his garden. However, Inspector Ducroc grows suspicious.TMDB 6.0 - 198
Le vison voyageurMovie · 2023TMDB 6.3 - 199
Faites comme chez nousMovie · 1993 · 114mGeorges Despeu, an unremarkable man, is about to reunite with his daughter Barbara, whom he hasn't seen since she was a child. She returns from the United States to meet him. With his brother's help, who manages the Monjambier estate, Georges decides to pretend to be a wealthy owner and move into the grand villa to impress Barbara. However, his plans are disrupted when two criminals seeking refuge take shelter in the villa, and Mr. Monjambier arrives with his secretary for a secret weekend getaway. - 200
Le Grand JeuMovie · 1992 · 85mA business owner with a deep passion for gaming has lost nearly everything. To sell his apartment, he makes the difficult decision to drive away his wife and confide in his driver.TMDB 5.8