You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) movie poster

You Don't Choose Your Family (2011)

On ne choisit pas sa famille
ThumbScore
👍 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 19% (RT: 19%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyAdventure

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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (196 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
Cast
Jean Reno as Luix
Michel Vuillermoz as Jean-Paul
Hélène Patarot as Mère supérieure
Anna Gaylor as La mère de César
Caroline Anglade as Coralie, la coiffeuse
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 196 votes. Critics scored it lower at 19%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
César Borgnoli, an unsuccessful car salesman from Italy, lives well beyond his means. In order to get out of his financial disaster, he agrees to a deal: he pretends to be the husband of his sister's girlfriend Kim so she can legally adopt a little girl from Thailand. Caesar believes this to be a great idea and is looking forward to his trip to Thailand. After all, he is going to be able to mix business with pleasure--so he thinks. He didn't expect the local police, the Chinese Triads and the director of the orphanage to chip in, who want to make sure that little Mai is going to end up in a nice family. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

You Don't Choose Your Family is a 2011 comedy, adventure film directed by Christian Clavier. César Borgnoli, an unsuccessful car salesman from Italy, lives well beyond his means. In order to get out of his financial disaster, he agrees to a deal: he pretends to be the husband of his sister's girlfriend Kim so she can legally adopt a little girl from Thailand.

Caesar believes this to be a great idea and is looking forward to his trip to Thailand. After all, he is going to be able to mix business with pleasure--so he thinks. He didn't expect the local police, the Chinese Triads and the director of the orphanage to chip in, who want to make sure that little Mai is going to end up in a nice family.

The film has been rated by 196 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, You Don't Choose Your Family 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.

You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) 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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