The Ideal (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, The Ideal is a comedy film directed by Frédéric Beigbeder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Octave Parango, the former concept creator/editor of 99 francs has become a model scout in Moscow. This cynical hedonist leads a very pleasant life in the arms of young Russian models and in the private jets of his oligarch friends... until the day that he is contacted by The Ideal, the world's leading cosmetic's firm, embroiled in a huge media scandal. Our antihero has seven days to find a new muse by traveling through the confines of post-Communist Russia, under the orders of Valentine Winfield, a hard and authoritarian visual director.
Who’s in it. The Ideal stars Gaspard Proust as Octave Parango, Audrey Fleurot as Valentine Winfeld, Anamaria Vartolomei as Lena and Jonathan Lambert as Carine Wang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Ideal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ideal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ideal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ideal (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ideal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ideal worth watching?
- The Ideal holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ideal?
- The Ideal stars Gaspard Proust, Audrey Fleurot, Anamaria Vartolomei, Jonathan Lambert and Camille Rowe.
- When was The Ideal released?
- The Ideal was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.