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Chinese Puzzle (2013)

6.6/10 · 746 votes 1h 57m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#127 of 284 films from 2013 #1396 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Cédric Klapisch · Written by Cédric Klapisch

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Overview

Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well.

Cast

Romain Durisas Xavier Rousseau
Audrey Tautouas Martine
Cécile de Franceas Isabelle
Kelly Reillyas Wendy
Sandrine Holtas Ju
Flore Bonaventuraas Isabelle
Jochen Hägeleas les philosophes allemands
Benoît Jacquotas Xavier's Dad
Martine Demaretas Xavier's Mom
Li Jun Lias Nancy
Dominique Besnehardas l'éditeur
Zinedine Soualemas M. Boubaker
Peter Hermannas John
Jason Kravitsas Lawyer

Facts

Release dateDecember 4, 2013
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original titleCasse-Tête Chinois
LanguageFR
Box office$16,968,297
IMDbtt1937118

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Questions

How long is Chinese Puzzle?
Chinese Puzzle runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Chinese Puzzle worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 746 votes, which places it #127 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 56%) and #1396 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Chinese Puzzle?
Chinese Puzzle was directed by Cédric Klapisch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Spanish Apartment (2002), Back to Burgundy (2017), Russian Dolls (2005).
Who stars in Chinese Puzzle?
Romain Duris as Xavier Rousseau; Audrey Tautou as Martine; Cécile de France as Isabelle; Kelly Reilly as Wendy; Sandrine Holt as Ju; Flore Bonaventura as Isabelle.
What is Chinese Puzzle rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chinese Puzzle?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16821.

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