Sam's Enough (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1992, Sam's Enough is a comedy and drama film directed by Virginie Thévenet, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. After trying a job as a stripper in a Barcelona carnival, Eva (Aure Attika) is ready for something new, so she heads over to France and becomes the roommate of a gay American artist (Phillip Bartlett) and works as the housewife for two wealthy older homosexuals (Claude Chabrol and Jean-François Balmer. After she gets settled, she takes a job at a government office for a while but then decides to have a child, which her obliging roommate makes with her the old fashioned way. He then returns to his usual preference, while Eva explores becoming an artist herself. From time to time in this easygoing comedy, Eva's similarly independent and quirky mother (Bernadette Lafont) shows up.

Who’s in it. Sam's Enough stars Aure Atika as Eva, Jean-François Balmer as Albert, Philip Bartlett as Peter and Claude Chabrol as M. Denis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Sam's Enough has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sam's Enough page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sam's Enough tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sam's Enough (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sam's Enough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sam's Enough worth watching?
Sam's Enough holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Sam's Enough?
Sam's Enough stars Aure Atika, Jean-François Balmer, Philip Bartlett, Claude Chabrol and Rossy de Palma.
When was Sam's Enough released?
Sam's Enough was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.