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The Freshmen (2018)

6.7/10 · 732 votes 1h 32m ComedyDrama

#168 of 328 films from 2018 #1335 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Thomas Lilti · Written by Thomas Lilti

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Overview

Antoine is about to start his first year of medical school… for the third time. Benjamin, just out of high school, will make his first try. He soon realizes it's not exactly a walk in the park. In a fiercely competitive environment, with nights dedicated to hard studying rather than hard partying, the two freshmen will have to adapt and find a middle ground between despair for the present and hope for the future.

Cast

Vincent Lacosteas Antoine Verdier
William Lebghilas Benjamin Sitbon
Michel Lerousseauas Serge
Darina Al Joundias Martine
Benoît Di Marcoas Francois
Graziella Delermas Annick
Guillaume Clériceas Vincent Grimaldi
Alexandre Brazyas Simon Sitbon
Noémi Silvaniaas Nenni
Adrien Schmückas Etudiant
Alexandre Blazyas Simon Sitbon
Jeremy Coralloas Etudiant
Laurette Tessieras Etudiante

Facts

Release dateSeptember 12, 2018
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
Original titlePremière année
LanguageFR
IMDbtt6690004

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Questions

How long is The Freshmen?
The Freshmen runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Freshmen worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 732 votes, which places it #168 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 49%) and #1335 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Freshmen?
The Freshmen was directed by Thomas Lilti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hippocrates (2014).
Who stars in The Freshmen?
Vincent Lacoste as Antoine Verdier; William Lebghil as Benjamin Sitbon; Michel Lerousseau as Serge; Darina Al Joundi as Martine; Benoît Di Marco as Francois; Graziella Delerm as Annick.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Freshmen?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/241839.

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