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The Valet (2006)

6.0/10 · 562 votes 1h 25m pg-13 Comedy

#159 of 217 films from 2006 #2342 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Francis Veber · Written by Francis Veber, Declan May

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Overview

Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.

Cast

Gad Elmalehas François Pignon
Alice Taglionias Éléna Simonsen
Daniel Auteuilas Pierre Levasseur
Kristin Scott Thomasas Christine Levasseur
Richard Berryas Maître Foix
Virginie Ledoyenas Emilie
Dany Boonas Richard
Michel Jonaszas André Pignon
Michel Aumontas Doctor
Laurent Gamelonas Paul
Patrick Milleas Pascal
Michèle Garciaas Louise Pignon
Philippe Magnanas Berman
Jean-Yves Chilotas Hervé

Facts

Release dateMarch 29, 2006
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) — shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
Original titleLa Doublure
LanguageFR
Box office$29,326,868
IMDbtt0449851

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Questions

How long is The Valet?
The Valet runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Valet worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 562 votes, which places it #159 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 27%) and #2342 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Valet?
The Valet was directed by Francis Veber. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Dinner Game (1998), La Chèvre (1981), Ruby & Quentin (2003).
Who stars in The Valet?
Gad Elmaleh as François Pignon; Alice Taglioni as Éléna Simonsen; Daniel Auteuil as Pierre Levasseur; Kristin Scott Thomas as Christine Levasseur; Richard Berry as Maître Foix; Virginie Ledoyen as Emilie.
What is The Valet rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Valet?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/75623.

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