The Funniest French Comedies
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This section is for comedies from France. By default they are presented starting with the ones ranking highest on the laugh-o-meter, but you can also sort them by year, title or IMDB rating.
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The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
(Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob)
1973 | France | Laughs: 6.2 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.4
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French. Original, funny, but too much going on. Will leave you feeling tired. (Last viewed: July 2009)
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1973 | France | Laughs: 6.2 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.4
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French. Original, funny, but too much going on. Will leave you feeling tired. (Last viewed: July 2009)
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Priceless
(Hors de Prix)
2006 | France | Laughs: 6.1 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.0
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A bellboy in a ritzy hotel on the French Riviera falls in love with a gold digger. I delayed watching this movie as I am not as taken with the actress of Amelie as many people seem to be, and it was a good surprise as it was full of chuckles. The movie also confirmed my fondness for the lead actor, Gad Elmaleh, whom I had just seen in The Valet.
Edit: the second viewing twelve years did not disappoint.
(Last viewed:Oct 2010 September 2022)
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2006 | France | Laughs: 6.1 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.0
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A bellboy in a ritzy hotel on the French Riviera falls in love with a gold digger. I delayed watching this movie as I am not as taken with the actress of Amelie as many people seem to be, and it was a good surprise as it was full of chuckles. The movie also confirmed my fondness for the lead actor, Gad Elmaleh, whom I had just seen in The Valet.
Edit: the second viewing twelve years did not disappoint.
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Shut-Up
(Tais Toi)
2003 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.1
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French title: "Tais-Toi". A hardened gangster is forced to share his prison cell with a simple-minded, kind-hearted thief bent on being his friend. After the many laughs of the first half, the film develops a lifeless car-chase and shoot-them-up plot—yawn. Well worth watching more than once if you stick to the jail sequence. This is the second time director Francis Veber uses Depardieu in a "botched-robbery-duo", but the first time around (in The Fugitives) Depardieu played the hardened bank robber. (Last viewed: August 2011)
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2003 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.1
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French title: "Tais-Toi". A hardened gangster is forced to share his prison cell with a simple-minded, kind-hearted thief bent on being his friend. After the many laughs of the first half, the film develops a lifeless car-chase and shoot-them-up plot—yawn. Well worth watching more than once if you stick to the jail sequence. This is the second time director Francis Veber uses Depardieu in a "botched-robbery-duo", but the first time around (in The Fugitives) Depardieu played the hardened bank robber. (Last viewed: August 2011)
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Black Mic Mac
1986 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 5.4
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After a health inspector and his team decide to close down a derelict project that is home to countless families of Africans, a holy man is flown in from the Congo to stop the bulldozers. On the flight over, a young upstart learns of the funds involved and takes the healer's place.
This is a very funny but not silly movie that takes a compassionate look at the African community of Paris in the mid-1980s, a side of the famous capital city that would be unknown to most foreigners—and probably to most Parisians as well. There is a side-plot that involves a restaurant and a romantic interest. Jacques Villeret (from The Dinner Game) carries his role very well but is not the main source of comedy—this time he doesn't play the clown. Luckily there is more talent, starting with the young upstart, who is something of a French-speaking Eddie Murphy and does a lot for the film. (Last viewed: July 2014)
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1986 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 5.4
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After a health inspector and his team decide to close down a derelict project that is home to countless families of Africans, a holy man is flown in from the Congo to stop the bulldozers. On the flight over, a young upstart learns of the funds involved and takes the healer's place.
This is a very funny but not silly movie that takes a compassionate look at the African community of Paris in the mid-1980s, a side of the famous capital city that would be unknown to most foreigners—and probably to most Parisians as well. There is a side-plot that involves a restaurant and a romantic interest. Jacques Villeret (from The Dinner Game) carries his role very well but is not the main source of comedy—this time he doesn't play the clown. Luckily there is more talent, starting with the young upstart, who is something of a French-speaking Eddie Murphy and does a lot for the film. (Last viewed: July 2014)
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Dead Weight
(Le Boulet)
2002 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.0
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To retrieve his lotto earnings, an escaped convict must partner with his dim-witted warden on a car rally in Africa. This film is a fine example of French comedy's infatuation with the "odd couple" formula, and although it's not as accomplished as Knock on Wood (La Chèvre), it made us smile a lot and laugh a few times. Some of the action scenes were impressive without derailing the comedy. This won't rise to the top of anyone's list, but if you're after a couple hours of comedy and entertainment, you won't be sad to have watched it. (Last viewed: April 2016)
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2002 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.0
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To retrieve his lotto earnings, an escaped convict must partner with his dim-witted warden on a car rally in Africa. This film is a fine example of French comedy's infatuation with the "odd couple" formula, and although it's not as accomplished as Knock on Wood (La Chèvre), it made us smile a lot and laugh a few times. Some of the action scenes were impressive without derailing the comedy. This won't rise to the top of anyone's list, but if you're after a couple hours of comedy and entertainment, you won't be sad to have watched it. (Last viewed: April 2016)
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The Seventh Company Outdoors
(La 7ème Compagnie Au Clair De Lune)
1977 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.3
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During World War 2, three fumbling civilians are mistaken for a famous network of resistance fighters. Although it had no laugh-out-loud moments, this movie was consistently funny and had me smiling most of the time. Surprisingly, it's the funniest of the three movies in the series—while the first wasn't worth watching. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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1977 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.3
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During World War 2, three fumbling civilians are mistaken for a famous network of resistance fighters. Although it had no laugh-out-loud moments, this movie was consistently funny and had me smiling most of the time. Surprisingly, it's the funniest of the three movies in the series—while the first wasn't worth watching. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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You Better Walk in the Shade
(Marche A L'Ombre)
1984 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.6
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Two friends (one a frail hypochondriac, the other a muscular musician) hitchhike to Paris in the hope of getting work. Penny-less, they soon end up in a dilapidated building with African squatters. This movie has very funny moments—thanks to a strong performance by Michel Blanc, who plays his usual comedic character (an improved Woody Allen) to perfection. The film is weakened by the romantic side-story but it is still well worth a watch. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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1984 | France | Laughs: 6.0 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 6.6
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Two friends (one a frail hypochondriac, the other a muscular musician) hitchhike to Paris in the hope of getting work. Penny-less, they soon end up in a dilapidated building with African squatters. This movie has very funny moments—thanks to a strong performance by Michel Blanc, who plays his usual comedic character (an improved Woody Allen) to perfection. The film is weakened by the romantic side-story but it is still well worth a watch. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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My New Partner
(Les Ripoux)
1984 | France | Laughs: 5.9 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.2
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On his rounds, an ageing Parisian cop takes small pieces here and there from petty law-breakers. Fresh out of the academy, his new partner threatens to change his routine. (Last viewed: September 2011)
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1984 | France | Laughs: 5.9 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.2
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On his rounds, an ageing Parisian cop takes small pieces here and there from petty law-breakers. Fresh out of the academy, his new partner threatens to change his routine. (Last viewed: September 2011)
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Je Suis Timide Mais Je Me Soigne
1978 | France | Laughs: 5.7 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.6
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A pathologically shy man meets a confidence coach who helps him pursue the girl of his dreams. The movie has good moments but loses the plot in the last half-hour. (Last viewed: April 2013)
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1978 | France | Laughs: 5.7 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.6
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A pathologically shy man meets a confidence coach who helps him pursue the girl of his dreams. The movie has good moments but loses the plot in the last half-hour. (Last viewed: April 2013)
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The Daydreamer
(Le Distrait)
1970 | France | Laughs: 5.7 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.3
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Through an acquaintance of his mother's, a pathologically absent-minded man is hired as a creative for an ad agency, where his blunders hover between disaster and genius. The film has many good moments, but the final ten minutes are tear-your-hair awful. Nevertheless, fans of Pierre Richard will want to watch. (Last viewed: April 2013)
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1970 | France | Laughs: 5.7 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.3
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Through an acquaintance of his mother's, a pathologically absent-minded man is hired as a creative for an ad agency, where his blunders hover between disaster and genius. The film has many good moments, but the final ten minutes are tear-your-hair awful. Nevertheless, fans of Pierre Richard will want to watch. (Last viewed: April 2013)
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The Closet
(Le Placard)
2001 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.0
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To avoid being made redundant, a dull accountant lets his employers believe he is gay to make them worry of being accused of discrimination. The modern French office building where most of the film is shot makes the film visually unstimulating. You may chuckle but you are unlikely to laugh hard. (Last viewed:Oct 2002 June 2011)
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2001 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.0
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To avoid being made redundant, a dull accountant lets his employers believe he is gay to make them worry of being accused of discrimination. The modern French office building where most of the film is shot makes the film visually unstimulating. You may chuckle but you are unlikely to laugh hard. (Last viewed:
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The Good Old Daze
(Le Péril Jeune)
1994 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 7.2
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Brought back together by a birth, four old friends reminisce about their senior year of high-school, 1975. This is the second film by Cédric Klapisch, the talented director of The Spanish Apartment and other little gems. This is a terrific and touching movie that captures the closeness of a group of friends at one point in life. Its point is not to be funny, but it is very funny and had me smiling and chuckling much of the time. I'm really glad I saw it. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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1994 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Laugh and Smile) | imdb: 7.2
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Brought back together by a birth, four old friends reminisce about their senior year of high-school, 1975. This is the second film by Cédric Klapisch, the talented director of The Spanish Apartment and other little gems. This is a terrific and touching movie that captures the closeness of a group of friends at one point in life. Its point is not to be funny, but it is very funny and had me smiling and chuckling much of the time. I'm really glad I saw it. (Last viewed: August 2014)
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L'Antidote
2005 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 5.2
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A corporate mogul who has suddenly become afflicted with a speech impediment discovers that he can operate normally when in the presence of a toy factory's modest accountant, whom he hires to keep by his side day and night. This film probably won't make you break out with laughter, but it's entertaining enough, and if you're a fan of Jacques Villeret (best-known for his role in The Dinner Game, then you definitely have to watch it. Sadly Jacques hasn't played in other great comedies, and this is not one of the worst. (Last viewed: July 2014)
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2005 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 5.2
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A corporate mogul who has suddenly become afflicted with a speech impediment discovers that he can operate normally when in the presence of a toy factory's modest accountant, whom he hires to keep by his side day and night. This film probably won't make you break out with laughter, but it's entertaining enough, and if you're a fan of Jacques Villeret (best-known for his role in The Dinner Game, then you definitely have to watch it. Sadly Jacques hasn't played in other great comedies, and this is not one of the worst. (Last viewed: July 2014)
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The Fugitives
(Les Fugitifs)
1986 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.1
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On the day of his release from prison, an unlucky bank robber is taken hostage in a bank robbery by a man who can barely tie his shoelaces. One of three comedies starring Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard—not nearly as funny as La Chèvre, but a cute story that fans of these two actors will enjoy watching once. It's also ten times better than the Hollywood remake (Three Fugitives) by the same director. As in many of Francis Veber's comedies, the "clown" is called François Pignon. (Last viewed: April 2012)
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1986 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 7.1
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On the day of his release from prison, an unlucky bank robber is taken hostage in a bank robbery by a man who can barely tie his shoelaces. One of three comedies starring Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard—not nearly as funny as La Chèvre, but a cute story that fans of these two actors will enjoy watching once. It's also ten times better than the Hollywood remake (Three Fugitives) by the same director. As in many of Francis Veber's comedies, the "clown" is called François Pignon. (Last viewed: April 2012)
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The Gendarme in New York
(Le Gendarme à New York)
1965 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.5
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This first sequel to The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez has its moments, and is nearly guaranteed to trigger a laugh or two. It's always fun to see the French poke fun at themselves, something that they somehow manage to do even better than all the other people who poke fun at the French. But the plot is just not very engaging, despite the honorable efforts of the two top actors, who do manage to keep you entertained. Definitely worth watching once, but I probably won't want to watch it again. (Last viewed: October 2011)
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1965 | France | Laughs: 5.5 (Watch Once) | imdb: 6.5
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This first sequel to The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez has its moments, and is nearly guaranteed to trigger a laugh or two. It's always fun to see the French poke fun at themselves, something that they somehow manage to do even better than all the other people who poke fun at the French. But the plot is just not very engaging, despite the honorable efforts of the two top actors, who do manage to keep you entertained. Definitely worth watching once, but I probably won't want to watch it again. (Last viewed: October 2011)
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Andy
February 13, 2018 - 02:29
Subject: RE: The Dinner Game
Hi Roy,
Thank you for that fantastic tip!
I'll look for that movie. :-)
savvas – cyprus
April 29, 2014 - 03:28
Subject: French filmography
Very useful page to inform us about French filmography, keep on doing a nice job.
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