Nouvelle chance (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2006, Nouvelle chance is a comedy and drama film directed by Anne Fontaine, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. How do you bring together such different people as Odette Saint-Gilles, an aging, forgotten actress living in a welfare home, Augustin Dos Santos, a pool boy at the Ritz Hotel, Bettina Fleischer, the heroine of a popular soap, and Raphael, a young, disturbingly handsome man? Together, will they have a last chance to make their dreams come true?

Who’s in it. Nouvelle chance stars Danielle Darrieux as Odette Saint-Gilles, Arielle Dombasle as Bettina Fleischer, Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc as Augustin Dos Santos and Andy Gillet as Raphaël, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Nouvelle chance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nouvelle chance (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nouvelle chance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Nouvelle chance worth watching?
Nouvelle chance holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Nouvelle chance?
Nouvelle chance stars Danielle Darrieux, Arielle Dombasle, Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc, Andy Gillet and Christophe Vandevelde.
When was Nouvelle chance released?
Nouvelle chance was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.