The Man in the Buick (1968): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1968, The Man in the Buick is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Gilles Grangier.

What it’s about. Mr Jo, nicknamed "the man with the Buick", is the darling of the small town of Honfleur. But he is in fact a trafficker with a bad reputation who would like to forget about his past, now limiting himself to smuggling rubies under the cover of a charitable organization which offers underprivileged children holidays in Switzerland. However, Mr. Jo is in love with a pretty widow and, in order to marry her, he is willing to get involved in a hold-up again. And "the man with the Buick", who seemed so honorable, will surprise the inhabitants of Honfleur when Inspector Menard reveals his secret activities.

Who’s in it. The Man in the Buick stars Fernandel as Armand Favrot, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Le Marquis, Danielle Darrieux as Mme Dalayrac and Mario David as La Palluche, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Man in the Buick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Buick page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Buick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.