Wonders in the Suburbs (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2020, Wonders in the Suburbs is a comedy film directed by Jeanne Balibar, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The story revolves around Joëlle and Kamel Mrabti, key members of staff for Montfermeil's new mayor, Emmanuelle Joly—but the couple is also in the process of divorcing. The whole staff is working together on the implementation of a wacky new policy that features the creation of the Montfermeil Intensive School of Languages, where seven of the 62 languages spoken in this town on the outskirts of Paris will be taught. The policy is a great success and effectively revitalises the town, but life is no less complicated for the mayor's staff. Joëlle and Kamel are at war with each other and are each in love with mysterious blind dates. Shadowy traitors in the administration are seeking to sabotage Ms Joly's good work. Suspicions fall on Kamel.
Who’s in it. Wonders in the Suburbs stars Jeanne Balibar as Joëlle Mrabti, Ramzy Bedia as Kamel Mrabti, Emmanuelle Béart as Emmanuelle Joly and Mathieu Amalric as Benoit Survenant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Wonders in the Suburbs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wonders in the Suburbs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wonders in the Suburbs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wonders in the Suburbs (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wonders in the Suburbs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wonders in the Suburbs worth watching?
- Wonders in the Suburbs holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wonders in the Suburbs?
- Wonders in the Suburbs stars Jeanne Balibar, Ramzy Bedia, Emmanuelle Béart, Mathieu Amalric and Bulle Ogier.
- When was Wonders in the Suburbs released?
- Wonders in the Suburbs was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.