The Sweet Escape (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, The Sweet Escape is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruno Podalydès, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.
Who’s in it. The Sweet Escape stars Bruno Podalydès as Michel, Agnès Jaoui as Laëtitia, Sandrine Kiberlain as Rachelle and Vimala Pons as Mila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Sweet Escape has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon 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 Sweet Escape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweet Escape tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweet Escape (2015)?
- In US, The Sweet Escape is available to stream on OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel and Cineverse 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 Sweet Escape worth watching?
- The Sweet Escape holds an audience score of 6.6 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 The Sweet Escape?
- The Sweet Escape stars Bruno Podalydès, Agnès Jaoui, Sandrine Kiberlain, Vimala Pons and Denis Podalydès.
- When was The Sweet Escape released?
- The Sweet Escape was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.