Grosse chaleur (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Grosse chaleur is a comedy film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. On vacation in the Luberon, a high ranking civil servant, in love with the good old fashioned thinking, has to put up with a bunch of troublemakers in his haven of tranquillity and prevent them from watering in circles. Wife, child and mother-in-law in the front row, brother-in-law and sister-in-law as bonus gifts. Add to that a terrible heat wave and a mother left alone in her apartment in Paris... The cocktail is boiling, even explosive... with this heat it will be hard to keep it cool.
Who’s in it. Grosse chaleur stars Brigitte Fossey as Marie-Sophie Merceron, Catherine Arditi as Mireille, Jean Benguigui as Paul and Annik Alane as Madeleine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Grosse chaleur 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 Grosse chaleur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grosse chaleur tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grosse chaleur (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grosse chaleur change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grosse chaleur worth watching?
- Grosse chaleur holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grosse chaleur?
- Grosse chaleur stars Brigitte Fossey, Catherine Arditi, Jean Benguigui, Annik Alane and Pierre-Jacques Bénichou.
- When was Grosse chaleur released?
- Grosse chaleur was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.