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Populaire (2012)

“A comedy that strikes all the right keys.”

6.6/10 · 610 votes 1h 51m r ComedyRomance

#103 of 232 films from 2012 #1450 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Régis Roinsard · Written by Romain Compingt, Daniel Presley, Régis Roinsard

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Overview

An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.

Cast

Romain Durisas Louis Échard
Déborah Françoisas Rose Pamphyle
Bérénice Bejoas Marie Taylor
Shaun Bensonas Bob Taylor
Mélanie Bernieras Annie Leprince Ringuet
Nicolas Bedosas Gilbert Japy
Miou-Miouas Madeleine Échard
Eddy Mitchellas Georges Échard
Frédéric Pierrotas Jean Pamphyle
Marius Coluccias Lucien Échard
Emeline Bayartas Jacqueline Échard
Yannik Landreinas Léonard Echard
Nastassja Girardas Evelyne Échard
Caroline Tilletteas La vamp

Facts

Release dateNovember 27, 2012
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageFR
IMDbtt2070776

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Questions

How long is Populaire?
Populaire runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Populaire worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 610 votes, which places it #103 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 56%) and #1450 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Populaire?
Populaire was directed by Régis Roinsard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Translators (2019).
Who stars in Populaire?
Romain Duris as Louis Échard; Déborah François as Rose Pamphyle; Bérénice Bejo as Marie Taylor; Shaun Benson as Bob Taylor; Mélanie Bernier as Annie Leprince Ringuet; Nicolas Bedos as Gilbert Japy.
What is Populaire rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Populaire?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/67453.

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