XXL (1997): reparto, argumento y streaming
1997 · Película · ★ 3.1
Released in 1997, XXL is a comedia film directed by Ariel Zeitoun, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Tunisian-Jewish businessman Alain Berrebi (Michel Boujenah) courts Ashkenazi princess Arlette Stern (Elsa Zylberstein). Her father David (Maurice Chevit) learns of the death of a rural Auvergne peasant who once hid David and his cousin Nathan (Felix Fibich) from the Nazis. Nathan is now a NYC diamond dealer on West 47th Street. David, Nathan, Arlette, and Berrebi head for the funeral in Auvergne. There they encounter the deceased peasant's son, Jean Bourdalou (Gerard Depardieu), who operates the family's restaurants in Paris. Arlette does a romantic take on Bourdalou, which sends the distraught Berrebi off to cry on the shoulder of his mother Gaby (Gina Lollobrigida). Back in Paris, Bourdalou and Berrebi make plans to open a trendy fashion restaurant in Manhattan.
Who’s in it. XXL stars Gérard Depardieu as Jean Bourdalou, Michel Boujenah as Alain Berrebi, Elsa Zylberstein as Arlette Stern and Catherine Jacob as Lorène Benguigui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, XXL has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch XXL page.
If you liked it. Fans of XXL tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch XXL (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for XXL change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is XXL worth watching?
- XXL holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in XXL?
- XXL stars Gérard Depardieu, Michel Boujenah, Elsa Zylberstein, Catherine Jacob and Gina Lollobrigida.
- When was XXL released?
- XXL was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.