The Suburbs Are Everywhere (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, The Suburbs Are Everywhere is a comedy film directed by Gérard Pirès, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. He is a sales rep. She is a secretary. They live in the suburbs but she works in Paris. They don't see much of each other and spend much of their time in commuter trains. They try desperately to change job locations to be more often together, but... The plot is not the important thing in the film ; what makes it emblematic of the early and mid-seventies is the insouciant atmosphere. The '74 oil crisis had not yet morphed into a recession, and life was good - even though it was as hard as ever to find a home near one's workplace (or the reverse) ! Marthe Keller and Jacques Higelin are both excellent. The movie is not an all-time great, but it captures the "zeitgeist" of French life in the Seventies.
Who’s in it. The Suburbs Are Everywhere stars Marthe Keller as Marlène Réval, Jacques Higelin as Bernard Réval, Nathalie Courval as Marie and Robert Castel as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Suburbs Are Everywhere has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suburbs Are Everywhere page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suburbs Are Everywhere tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suburbs Are Everywhere (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Suburbs Are Everywhere change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Suburbs Are Everywhere worth watching?
- The Suburbs Are Everywhere holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suburbs Are Everywhere?
- The Suburbs Are Everywhere stars Marthe Keller, Jacques Higelin, Nathalie Courval, Robert Castel and Jean-Pierre Darras.