With Open Arms (2017) movie poster

With Open Arms (2017)

À bras ouverts
"Thanks for the invitation!"
ThumbScore
👍 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 15% (RT: 15%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

Where to Watch

No streaming options currently available in the US.
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
5.2/10 (488 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
Cast
Christian Clavier as Jean-Etienne Fougerole
Ary Abittan as Babik
Elsa Zylberstein as Daphné Fougerole
Cyril Lecomte as Erwan Berruto
Nanou Garcia as Isabelle Cheroy
Oscar Berthe as Lionel Fougerole
Ioana Visalon as Somerta
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 488 votes. Critics scored it lower at 15%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Jean-Étienne Fougerole is an intellectual bohemian who released his new novel "In Open Arms" and calling the wealthiest people to welcome home the families in need. While he promotes his book during a televised debate, his opponent criticized him for not applying what he himself advocates. While stuck, Jean-Étienne Fougerole accepts the challenge, for fear of being discredited. The same evening, a family of Roma rings the door of his Marnes-la-Coquette villa and the writer feels obliged to house them. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

With Open Arms is a 2017 comedy film directed by Philippe de Chauveron. Jean-Étienne Fougerole is an intellectual bohemian who released his new novel "In Open Arms" and calling the wealthiest people to welcome home the families in need. While he promotes his book during a televised debate, his opponent criticized him for not applying what he himself advocates.

While stuck, Jean-Étienne Fougerole accepts the challenge, for fear of being discredited. The same evening, a family of Roma rings the door of his Marnes-la-Coquette villa and the writer feels obliged to house them. The film has been rated by 488 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, With Open Arms 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. With Open Arms (2017) 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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