Synonyms (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2019, Synonyms is a comedy and drama film directed by Nadav Lapid, running about 123 minutes.

What it’s about. A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

Who’s in it. Synonyms stars Tom Mercier as Yoav, Louise Chevillotte as Caroline, Quentin Dolmaire as Emile and Uria Hayik as Yaron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Synonyms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $242.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Synonyms page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Synonyms (2019)?
In US, Synonyms is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Synonyms worth watching?
Synonyms holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Synonyms?
Synonyms stars Tom Mercier, Louise Chevillotte, Quentin Dolmaire, Uria Hayik and Olivier Loustau.
When was Synonyms released?
Synonyms was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.