Les vautours (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1975, Les vautours is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Claude Labrecque, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Although he is something of a layabout, and is still living with his mother, her death comes as something of a shock to Louis Pelletier (Gilbert Sicotte). Still, he has hopes of some sort of legacy and believes that his relatives will help him find a job. All his hopes are dashed when, before the funeral, his three aunts come to Quebec City to settle their sister's estate. As grasping and efficient a crew as ever strode a parlor, by the time they leave, the estate has been cleaned to the bones, as if by vultures.

Who’s in it. Les vautours stars Gilbert Sicotte as Louis Pelletier, Monique Mercure as Yvette Laflamme, Carmen Tremblay as Marie Roberge and Amulette Garneau as Adèle McKenzie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Les vautours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Les vautours page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Les vautours (1975)?
In US, Les vautours is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Les vautours worth watching?
Les vautours holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Les vautours?
Les vautours stars Gilbert Sicotte, Monique Mercure, Carmen Tremblay, Amulette Garneau and Gabriel Arcand.
When was Les vautours released?
Les vautours was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.