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The Ultimate Accessory (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2013, The Ultimate Accessory is a comedy film directed by Valérie Lemercier, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of Aleksandra and Cyrille, a prominent, trendy, and very well-off Parisian couple, whose life is not quite the same after seven-year-old Alekseï from Russia suddenly pops up in their 100% cashmere, childless home. Aleksandra soon realises that this little boy they have adopted is not quite what she had been hoping for...

Who’s in it. The Ultimate Accessory stars Valérie Lemercier as Aleksandra, Gilles Lellouche as Cyrille, Marina Foïs as Sophie and Nanou Garcia as Eliette, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Ultimate Accessory has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultimate Accessory page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ultimate Accessory (2013)?
In GB, The Ultimate Accessory is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ultimate Accessory worth watching?
The Ultimate Accessory holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ultimate Accessory?
The Ultimate Accessory stars Valérie Lemercier, Gilles Lellouche, Marina Foïs, Nanou Garcia and Brigitte Roüan.
When was The Ultimate Accessory released?
The Ultimate Accessory was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.