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French Tech (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2021, French Tech is a comedy film directed by Bruno Podalydès, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Down-on-his-luck, unemployed Alexandre has two months to prove to his wife he can take care of his two young kids and be financially independent. Now, the thing is, although The Box, a user-friendly startup, wants to hire him on pro- bation, the company’s slogan is “No kids!” and Séverine, his future boss, is a short-tempered “killer”. So if Alexandre wants to land the job, he’s bound to lie... Will his meeting with Arcimboldo, an “entrepreneur of himself” and the king of online odd jobs, help the brave, disoriented Alexandre overcome all those challenges?

Who’s in it. French Tech stars Denis Podalydès as Alexandre Duveteux, Bruno Podalydès as Arcimboldo, Sandrine Kiberlain as Séverine Cupelet and Luàna Bajrami as Suzie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, French Tech has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch French Tech page.

If you liked it. Fans of French Tech tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch French Tech (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for French Tech change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is French Tech worth watching?
French Tech holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in French Tech?
French Tech stars Denis Podalydès, Bruno Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Luàna Bajrami and Yann Frisch.
When was French Tech released?
French Tech was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.