Didier (1997) movie poster

Didier (1997)

ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 57% (RT: 57%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (642 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
Cast
Jean-Pierre Bacri as Jean-Pierre Costa
Alain Chabat as Didier
Lionel Abelanski as Charlie Abitbol
Caroline Cellier as Annabelle
Chantal Lauby as Solange
Josiane Balasko as Madame Massort
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 642 votes. Critics scored it lower at 57%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Jean-Pierre Costa is a football manager upon whom fate appears not to be smiling. First, a friend, Annabelle, dumps a pet Labrador named Didier on him whilst she goes off to make a report in Los Angeles. Next, one of his star players is injured, leaving him one player short for a crucial match. As if things could not get any worse, Costa wakes up one morning to find that that Didier has been transformed into a man... Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Jean-Pierre Bacri spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1997 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Didier is a 1997 comedy film directed by Alain Chabat. Jean-Pierre Costa is a football manager upon whom fate appears not to be smiling. First, a friend, Annabelle, dumps a pet Labrador named Didier on him whilst she goes off to make a report in Los Angeles.

Next, one of his star players is injured, leaving him one player short for a crucial match. As if things could not get any worse, Costa wakes up one morning to find that that Didier has been transformed into a man. The film has been rated by 642 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Didier delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Didier (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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