Bye Bye Victor (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1989, Bye Bye Victor is a drama and romance film directed by Anne Claire Poirier, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Friendship between two old men becomes love. Slightly-unkempt, tired, and frail, Philippe Lanctot moves into a rest home. The administrator says she wants him to be happy, but that seems far from his mind: he's waiting to die. Then, into his room, unannounced, rolls the voluble Victor Laprade, who draws out Philippe over the next few months. Victor gives Philippe the gift of experiencing the moment. In return, the well-heeled Philippe organises field trips to dinner and to a botanical garden, and, unknown to Victor, becomes the man's benefactor when Victor's children get stingy. The openly-gay Victor also pushes Philippe to acknowledge feelings he's always kept suppressed.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Victor stars Jean-Louis Roux, Jacques Godin, Julie Vincent and Muriel Dutil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Bye Bye Victor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Victor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Victor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Victor (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bye Bye Victor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bye Bye Victor worth watching?
- Bye Bye Victor holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Victor?
- Bye Bye Victor stars Jean-Louis Roux, Jacques Godin, Julie Vincent, Muriel Dutil and Jean Besré.
- When was Bye Bye Victor released?
- Bye Bye Victor was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.