Ma pomme (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1950, Ma pomme is a komödie and musik film directed by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Maurice Vallier, nicknamed "Ma Pomme"(which means "myself" in slang), is a cheerful man, well aware that money does not make happiness and who, of all things, prices freedom. Which is why he has become a tramp and he has never regretted his choice of life. Things go smoothly until the day he inherits a huge amount of money. He first refuses it but changes his mind when he realizes that thanks to the inheritance he can help others. Even more enticing is the fact that he must share the big money with a charming air hostess. However once he deems he has done enough good he gives up the money left and resumes his old lifestyle singing along "Ma pomme c'est moi, j'suis plus heureux qu'un roi..."

Who’s in it. Ma pomme stars Maurice Chevalier as Maurice Vallier dit 'Ma Pomme', Sophie Desmarets as Caroline Peuchat, Odette Barencey as La concierge and Jacques Baumer as Me Dubuisson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ma pomme has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ma pomme page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ma pomme tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.