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The Intouchables

Original title: Intouchables
  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
985K
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François Cluzet and Omar Sy in The Intouchables (2011)
After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker.
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After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.

  • Directors
    • Olivier Nakache
    • Éric Toledano
  • Writers
    • Olivier Nakache
    • Éric Toledano
    • Philippe Pozzo di Borgo
  • Stars
    • François Cluzet
    • Omar Sy
    • Anne Le Ny
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    985K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    454
    11
    • Directors
      • Olivier Nakache
      • Éric Toledano
    • Writers
      • Olivier Nakache
      • Éric Toledano
      • Philippe Pozzo di Borgo
    • Stars
      • François Cluzet
      • Omar Sy
      • Anne Le Ny
    • 918User reviews
    • 329Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #48
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 38 wins & 40 nominations total

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    François Cluzet
    François Cluzet
    • Philippe
    Omar Sy
    Omar Sy
    • Driss
    Anne Le Ny
    Anne Le Ny
    • Yvonne
    Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot
    • Magalie
    Joséphine de Meaux
    • La DRH société de courses
    Clotilde Mollet
    • Marcelle
    Alba Gaïa Bellugi
    Alba Gaïa Bellugi
    • Elisa
    Cyril Mendy
    • Adama
    Salimata Kamate
    • Fatou
    Absa Diatou Toure
    • Mina
    Grégoire Oestermann
    Grégoire Oestermann
    • Antoine
    Dominique Daguier
    • Amie de Philippe
    François Caron
    • Ami de Philippe
    Christian Ameri
    • Albert
    Thomas Solivérès
    Thomas Solivérès
    • Bastien
    • (as Thomas Soliveres)
    Dorothée Brière
    • Eléonore
    • (as Dorothée Briere Meritte)
    Marie-Laure Descoureaux
    • Femme de chambre
    Émilie Caen
    • Galeriste
    • (as Emilie Caen)
    • Directors
      • Olivier Nakache
      • Éric Toledano
    • Writers
      • Olivier Nakache
      • Éric Toledano
      • Philippe Pozzo di Borgo
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    User reviews918

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Intouchables' is celebrated for its heartwarming portrayal of an unlikely friendship, addressing themes of resilience and social disparity. The film balances humor with emotional depth, avoiding sentimentality. Critics praise François Cluzet and Omar Sy for their performances and chemistry, bringing authenticity to their roles. While some find the film simplistic or clichéd, others appreciate its uplifting message and serious theme handling without melodrama. Its universal appeal and genuine character connection contribute to its success.
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    Featured reviews

    9bakor24-1

    A Film of True Humanity : Comedy in the Face of Hardship

    It has been 9 weeks now since Intoucblaes has come to the movie theaters. I did not give it much thought at first, but the universal acclaim I have heard convinced me to go see it. I don't over-stating the universality of the acclaim, people of various races, classes, colors & countries told me it was a must see. I had no expectations, and I was floored.

    Intouchables, directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, starring Francois Cluzet and Omar Sy is possibly the best French movie of the year. This is not because of a lack of worthy contenders, but truly because Intouchables is that profound. It touches on themes of presumptions, social class difference, health, and as naïve as it may sound, the universality of humanity.

    The story is not as important as is the relationship that is displayed between the two protagonists. Philippe (played by Cluzet) a rich aristocrat that loves adrenaline rushes finds himself a paraplegic after a paragliding incident. Driss (played by Sy) is, in appearance a typical hoodlum from the ghetto. The two are brought together and wonders happen.

    The audience then sees how the men affect one another as they engage in a truly honest relationship. Driss is charismatic, lighthearted and funny, helping make Philippe's life enjoyable again. In the process the traditionally cold French aristocracy around Philippe warms up and lightens. He is like a hot knife through cold butter.

    Again, it is not so much the story that is important as is the social commentary. The commentary is not judgmental and is very subtle, revealed only in the contrasts the director chose in the story and its contexts. His method reminded me of a sort of Zen approach to comedy. One example you can catch from the trailer alone is the contrast between the able bodied black Driss and t the crippled white man, etc.

    The audience is also given wonderful sights of Paris and France as we go through the Pyrenees, Cabourg and the various streets of Paris.

    On paper the review does not make the movie justice. It is hilarious in a way that is true, honest and by which anyone can relate to. Most importantly it is revealing and comforting in its reminder of the essential in life : love. It's approach is simple, pure and honest and that makes it worthy of the title of "best movie of the year".

    I cannot say more; the film must be experienced. My friends tried, they failed, so I trusted them and I saw it. It floored me. Go and be floored.

    PS - I heard American studios have purchased the rights for the film. They will need a brilliant director, screenwriters and perfect actors to make the original justice in the way "The Departed" did for "Infernal Affairs".
    10jo_steins

    Wonderful, funny and touching

    Well, I've just got out of the theater and i must say that all the reviews are right. this is an amazing film! The actors are simply the best, Omar is not only a great comic but also a great actor.

    The filming has a certain touch that brings to mind "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in the way the director was able to capture not only the suffering of Phillip but also the joy.

    Not wanting to spoil the film for others, i highly recommend seeing this in the theaters and with a loved one.

    It is also a good film for teenagers as it holds a few wonderful life lessons.

    Enjoy.
    8vincent_spano

    a touching yet funny French comedy

    I have seen this movie tonight at a preview session as the official french national release is set on 2011, November 2nd. Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakashe, accompanied by the lead actor Omar Sy were meeting the audience and cheerfully answering questions.

    The movie is very well written. Although opening on a flash-forward, it is fairly classic comedy about the meeting of two opposite people who were very unlikely to meet. The first one is a paraplegic white middle aged very rich and lonely man, the other one is a young black, poor, unemployed, coming from poor suburbs and a very large family.

    What makes the quality of the film, beside the humour present in every scene in which Omar Sy appears (actually most of the film), is the emotion you can feel, through increasingly attaching characters.

    The story is based upon a true story, and real characters.

    If you want to watch and enjoyable comedy, with very touching moments, this is a must go.

    There are interesting insights about arts as well (paintings, classical music, and funk music). What is art? What is its use?
    10temudjin82

    great performances

    Just seen last night, amazing movie, great performances from actors, particularly from Omar, and Cluzet is great as usual. Photography of images are great, supported by good choice of locations supporting actors are all good and natural so doing a great job to give a great solid base to the story. RIch of emotions on a simple story where ordinary people become extraordinary. Good representation of social differences in France without being too heavy on it. Simple, beautiful, efficient, like a good French cuisine, making a great dish full of tastes magically mixed :) Most to be watched and even more emotional when you know its based on true story !
    rightwingisevil

    A perfect 10!!!!!

    wow, what a wonderful movie!! full of love, friendship and laughs. just like i always said, when a french movie is good, it's not just good, it's great! and this movie simply explains it. no wonder this movie would have won some international awards, it really deserved it. with these two great actors of two generation, the performances of both is just a perfect casting job. this is an absolutely feeling-good movie, warm up your heart without any intention. in this movie, you will see how it's like day and night that the extreme poverty of the immigrant families and the extreme prosperity of the french rich people. by contrast, this movie used it to prove that oil and water could have mixed together and evolved into a very heartfelt social structure.

    i enjoyed it 100%.

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    • Trivia
      Although the real-life 'Driss' was a young Algerian man called Abdel, directors Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache changed the character's nationality to Senegalese, as they had enjoyed working with Omar Sy on Tellement proches (2009), and really wanted him to play the part. Sy also had the experience of living in the impoverished French suburbs, just like Driss.
    • Goofs
      When the police car first appears behind Driss, you can hear a short burst of the siren, which is clearly an American-inspired tone (also used in UK etc.) When the pursuit begins, the police car has the recognizable and correct French siren tone.
    • Quotes

      Philippe: My true disability is not having to be in a wheel chair. It's having to be without her.

    • Crazy credits
      Five percent of the profits from the film will be donated to the Association Simon of Cyrene - 15 rue de Suffren - 75015 Paris whose purpose is to create shared living spaces for disabled adults and friends.
    • Connections
      Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #7.128 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      September
      (Maurice White/Allee Willis/Al McKay)

      Performed by Earth Wind & Fire (as Earth, Wind & Fire)

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2011 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amigos
    • Filming locations
      • Cabourg, Calvados, France
    • Production companies
      • Quad
      • Ten Films
      • Canal+
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    • Budget
      • €9,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,198,820
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $103,507
      • May 27, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $426,590,315
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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