The French Minister (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2013, The French Minister is a comedy film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexandre Taillard de Vorms is a force to be reckoned with. With his silver mane and tanned, athletic body, he stalks the world stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, waging his own war backed up by the holy trinity of diplomatic concepts: legitimacy, lucidity, and efficacy. Enter Arthur Vlaminck. Hired to write the minister's speeches, Arthur must contend with the sensibilities of his boss and the dirty dealings within the Quai d'Orsay, the ministry's home.
Who’s in it. The French Minister stars Thierry Lhermitte as Alexandre Taillard de Vorms, Raphaël Personnaz as Arthur Vlaminck, Niels Arestrup as Claude Maupas and Bruno Raffaelli as Stéphane Cahut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The French Minister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The French Minister page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French Minister tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The French Minister (2013)?
- In US, The French Minister is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The French Minister worth watching?
- The French Minister 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 The French Minister?
- The French Minister stars Thierry Lhermitte, Raphaël Personnaz, Niels Arestrup, Bruno Raffaelli and Julie Gayet.
- When was The French Minister released?
- The French Minister was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.