Times Have Been Better (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2006, Times Have Been Better is a comedy film directed by Régis Musset, running about 93 minutes. “Who knew coming out could do you in?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After moving in with his beau, 30ish banker Jérémy (Arnaud Binard) decides to let the cat out of the bag, telling his unsuspecting parents, Guy (Bernard Le Coq) and Rosine (Charlotte de Turckheim), that he's gay. Though they've always envisioned themselves as enlightened, the news staggers Guy and Rosine -- who are determined to get to the root of Jérémy's homosexuality. Olivier Guéritée also stars in this delicious French farce.
Who’s in it. Times Have Been Better stars Charlotte de Turckheim as Rosine, Bernard Le Coq as Guy, Arnaud Binard as Jérémy and Olivier Guéritée as Robin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Times Have Been Better 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 Times Have Been Better page.
If you liked it. Fans of Times Have Been Better tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Times Have Been Better (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Times Have Been Better change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Times Have Been Better worth watching?
- Times Have Been Better holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Times Have Been Better?
- Times Have Been Better stars Charlotte de Turckheim, Bernard Le Coq, Arnaud Binard, Olivier Guéritée and Franck de la Personne.
- When was Times Have Been Better released?
- Times Have Been Better was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.