Barnie's Minor Annoyances (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2001, Barnie's Minor Annoyances is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruno Chiche, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Barnie lives in Calais but works in London. Everyday, he takes the Eurostar to go to his office. Although he is married to Lucie, Barnie has two lovers in London: Margot, a young and fresh advertising executive, and Mark, a hot 35 years old auctioneer. Everything could work out fine like that, until Margot, Mark and Lucie separately offer Barnie the same birthday present: a return ticket to Venice on the Orient-Express, and on the same dates. What will Barnie do? Who will he choose to go with? After thinking that going with Lucie could actually save his marriage, problems are not over: Margot and Mark both show up at Barnie and Lucie's house, pretending to be a couple, and asking Barnie for some explanations. Which he obviously can't give...

Who’s in it. Barnie's Minor Annoyances stars Fabrice Luchini as Barnie, Nathalie Baye as Lucie, Marie Gillain as Margot and Hugo Speer as Mark, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Barnie's Minor Annoyances has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barnie's Minor Annoyances page.

If you liked it. Fans of Barnie's Minor Annoyances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Barnie's Minor Annoyances (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barnie's Minor Annoyances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Barnie's Minor Annoyances worth watching?
Barnie's Minor Annoyances holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Barnie's Minor Annoyances?
Barnie's Minor Annoyances stars Fabrice Luchini, Nathalie Baye, Marie Gillain, Hugo Speer and Serge Hazanavicius.
When was Barnie's Minor Annoyances released?
Barnie's Minor Annoyances was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.