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Face Time (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.1

Face Time poster

Released in 2010, Face Time is a comedy film directed by Yves P Pelletier.

What it’s about. Benoit, an actor surviving on his barman wages, follows the advice of is his brother Frank - a former hockey player turned talent agent- and grows a beard to get a part in a dinner theatre play. Benoit's girlfriend Vicky, an ex dramaturge who now works as a librarian, finds it difficult to accept this latest development, as it will delay the couple's plan to purchase a condo from their friends Caro and Vincent, who manage a hair and beauty salon. But Benoit's beard seems to have magical powers: he suddenly has a great deal of success, while Vicky develops a mysterious allergy to her boyfriend's facial hair.

Who’s in it. Face Time stars David Savard as Benoit, Isabelle Blais as Vicky, Louis-José Houde as Renaud and Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc as Caro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Face Time has proved divisive with audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Face Time (2010)?
In CA, Face Time is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Face Time worth watching?
Face Time holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Face Time?
Face Time stars David Savard, Isabelle Blais, Louis-José Houde, Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc and Pierre-François Legendre.
When was Face Time released?
Face Time was released in 2010.