Just to Be Sure (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2017, Just to Be Sure is a comedy and drama film directed by Carine Tardieu, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Erwan, a strapping Breton who clears mines for a living, is shaken when he discovers that his father is not his father. Despite his affection for the man who raised him, he quietly sets out to find his biological father, and succeeds in locating Joseph, an endearing old codger he takes a liking to. Just when things look settled, another unexpected “bomb” hits Erwan in the form of Anna, an elusive nymph.

Who’s in it. Just to Be Sure stars François Damiens as Erwan Gourmelon, Cécile de France as Anna, Alice de Lencquesaing as Juliette Gourmelon and André Wilms as Joseph Levkine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Just to Be Sure has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just to Be Sure page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Just to Be Sure (2017)?
In US, Just to Be Sure is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Just to Be Sure worth watching?
Just to Be Sure holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Just to Be Sure?
Just to Be Sure stars François Damiens, Cécile de France, Alice de Lencquesaing, André Wilms and Guy Marchand.
When was Just to Be Sure released?
Just to Be Sure was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.