Les Parasites (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Les Parasites is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Philippe de Chauveron, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Oulage has it all planned: New Year's eve, at the stroke of midnight, he'll finally kiss Brigitte, the girl he's madly in love with. That'll be the moment, because Brigitte is having a costume party. Oulage has it all planned—except for the fact that Brigitte has also invited a gang of truly parasitical friends: an old girl friend who never leaves Brigitte's side, a manic-depressive police officer, a paranoid psychopath, a cannabis-addict suffering withdrawal pains, a stunning Cuban woman on the prowl for immigration papers, and many others who do everything to ruin Oulage's life.
Who’s in it. Les Parasites stars Oulage Abour as Oulage, Sabine Bail as Patricia, Pascal Elbé as Benoît and Atmen Kelif as Jean-Luc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Les Parasites 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 Les Parasites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Les Parasites tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Les Parasites (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Les Parasites change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Les Parasites worth watching?
- Les Parasites holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Les Parasites?
- Les Parasites stars Oulage Abour, Sabine Bail, Pascal Elbé, Atmen Kelif and Élie Semoun.
- When was Les Parasites released?
- Les Parasites was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.