Pour le meilleur (2026): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2026, Pour le meilleur is a drama, historie and komödie film directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar.

What it’s about. Philippe Croizon, a 26-year-old metal worker at Fonderies du Poitou, had no idea that his life would be turned upside down on March 5, 1994. On that day, the young father received three 20,000 V shocks while trying to dismantle the TV antenna hanging from the chimney of his house in Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. After two months in a coma, he woke up with all four limbs amputated. Thus began what he calls his "second life", which has enabled him to overcome his disability, meet his partner, Suzanna Sabino, and achieve some incredible sporting feats, including a swim across the English Channel in less than 24 hours.

Who’s in it. Pour le meilleur stars Pierre Rabine as Philippe Croizon, Lilly-Fleur Pointeaux as Suzana Sabino, Corinne Masiero as Valérie Carbonnel and Pierre Deladonchamps, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pour le meilleur has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Pour le meilleur tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.