The News Puppets (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, The News Puppets is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Bruno Le Jean, running about 59 minutes. “Le film des Guignols !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Like any other day, French Prime Minister Lionel Jopsin was about to go to Matignon but his driver is missing! He drives the car himself only to find out that every street of Paris is empty, everyone is gone!
Who’s in it. The News Puppets stars Yves Lecoq, Sandrine Alexi, Nicolas Canteloup and Daniel Herzog, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The News Puppets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The News Puppets page.
If you liked it. Fans of The News Puppets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The News Puppets (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The News Puppets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The News Puppets worth watching?
- The News Puppets holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The News Puppets?
- The News Puppets stars Yves Lecoq, Sandrine Alexi, Nicolas Canteloup, Daniel Herzog and Joël Demarty.
- When was The News Puppets released?
- The News Puppets was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.