The Egg (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, The Egg is a comedy film directed by Jean Herman.
What it’s about. Emile Magis, a modest employee, more or less ostracized by the others, would like only one thing, to be happy. Little by little he realizes that life in society is a matter of convention, lies and deception. When he has understood that cynicism rules the world, he decides to play by its untold rules and to take his revenge.
Who’s in it. The Egg stars Guy Bedos, Jean Rochefort as Victor Dugommier, Marie Dubois as Hortense Berthoullet and Michel Galabru as Gaston Berthoullet.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Egg 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 Egg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egg tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egg (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Egg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Egg worth watching?
- The Egg holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Egg?
- The Egg stars Guy Bedos, Jean Rochefort, Marie Dubois and Michel Galabru.
- When was The Egg released?
- The Egg was released in 1972.