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Barbecue (2014)

5.8/10 · 745 votes 1h 38m Comedy

#266 of 309 films from 2014 #2527 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Eric Lavaine · Written by Eric Lavaine, Héctor Cabello Reyes

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Overview

On his 50th birthday, a man who's been watching his weight, health and temper all his life suffers a heart attack. He's been doing everything he was told he should do and it still didn't help. He decides to turn the page and let loose.

Cast

Lambert Wilsonas Antoine
Franck Duboscas Baptiste
Florence Forestias Olivia
Guillaume de Tonquédecas Yves
Lionel Abelanskias Laurent
Jérôme Commandeuras Jean-Michel
Sophie Duezas Véronique
Lysiane Meisas Laure
Valérie Crouzetas Nathalie
Stéphane De Groodtas Alexandre
Marc Fayetas Serveur chez Abel
Antoine Blanquefortas Professeur Blomet
Nabiha Akkarias La voisine
Lucas Lavaineas Guillaume

Facts

Release dateApril 30, 2014
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) — about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy
LanguageFR
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$14,348,529 (2.4× budget)
IMDbtt3202120

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Questions

How long is Barbecue?
Barbecue runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Barbecue worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 745 votes, which places it #266 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 14%) and #2527 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Barbecue?
Barbecue was directed by Eric Lavaine. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Welcome Aboard (2011).
Who stars in Barbecue?
Lambert Wilson as Antoine; Franck Dubosc as Baptiste; Florence Foresti as Olivia; Guillaume de Tonquédec as Yves; Lionel Abelanski as Laurent; Jérôme Commandeur as Jean-Michel.
Where can I watch the trailer for Barbecue?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/65728.

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