The Intouchables

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The Intouchables

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2012

1h 52m

Comedy

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An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy), just released from prison.

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Critics Consensus

It handles its potentially prickly subject matter with kid gloves, but Intouchables gets by thanks to its strong cast and some remarkably sensitive direction.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Oct 25, 2012

3/5

The problem is that if, while you're having a good time with these characters, you start to think about the wider implications of the film, you might find yourself somewhat less enthralled.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Sep 28, 2012

4/5

It's not subtle. It's not innovative. But it guarantees good humour, pranks, japes and welling-up for two hours.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Sep 21, 2012

2/5

There is something so fatuous about the whole farrago that one will never again believe the old saw that the French are more cultured than the Brits and couldn't possibly be taken for this sort of gooey ride.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

May 13, 2025

5/10

As a dramatic comedy, it boasts a chemistry between François Cluzet and Omar Sy, but unfortunately, it relies too often on clichés to build its corny story about friendship, disability and racial prejudice. [Full review in Spanish]

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 22, 2022

4.5/5

It’s an example of smart and capable filmmaking that can make you laugh as well as tug at your heartstrings.

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

Feb 4, 2022

3/5

The French film is superior to the Hollywood remake although the problem of Orientalism is more prominent.

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Aug 24, 2026

I know a lot of people loved this, but for me it is an unfunny, condescending disaster.

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Aaron N

@agn1441 Jul 10, 2026

Its hard to find a movie where one second you can feel sad, but be laughing a few moments later, but this movie captures that perfectly

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Jakov G

@JakovG Mar 21, 2026

Brilliant real-life story, given all the emotion and healthy humor necessary to become a brilliant movie it should be. Two characters with opposing socio-economic statuses form an unusual friendship, yet so natural that it feels like they were destined to meet each other. While balancing the main characters’ emotions between themselves, their families, and love, this movie also asks some questions about today’s society with plenty of light-hearted jokes. If you want a great, emotional dramedy, with a lot of twists, this French film is definitely the right place for you!

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jan 1, 2026

The worldwide gross is $426,590,315.00.

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Selen G.

@selen Nov 29, 2025

One of those touching movies where it breaks you, but the relationship between the characters makes up for it in the funniest way :) it was a great watch

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 27, 2025

A 93% score? I didn't even like it all that much. I wish it was in English.

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Synopsis

An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy), just released from prison.

Director: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer: Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky, Yann Zenou, Laurent Zeitoun
Screenwriter: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Ten Films, Gaumont, Chaocorp, TF1 Films Production, Quad
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 5, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.2M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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