Double messieurs (1986): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1986, Double messieurs is a comedia and drama film directed by Jean-François Stévenin, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In a routine look at what it means to finally leave adolescence behind — even in one’s mature years — this series of mood swings and sequences focuses on two grown men. Francois (Jean Francois Stevenin, the director) and Leo (Yves Alonso) are old friends, and at one point they decide to go out and search for one of their childhood buddies, the brunt of several of their practical jokes. In true form, the men opt for playing yet another practical joke on their friend, but their plans backfire when his wife Helene (Carole Bouquet) comes into the picture instead. Her presence forces them to reconsider their shenanigans in a new light.

Who’s in it. Double messieurs stars Jean-François Stévenin as François, Yves Afonso as Léo, Carole Bouquet as Hélène and Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Double messieurs 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 Double messieurs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Double messieurs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.