The Surveyors (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1972, The Surveyors is a comedy film directed by Michel Soutter, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A lazy surveyor is thwarted by two women whose houses he is surveying for destruction to make way for a park. In another realm of the story, a man is given a hat by another man, who asks him to give his fiancé a gift. However, he mistakenly gives the gift to another girl entirely, and makes love to her.
Who’s in it. The Surveyors stars Jean-Luc Bideau as Leon, Michel Cassagne as Max, Jacques Denis as Lucien and Marie Dubois as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Surveyors 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 Surveyors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surveyors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surveyors (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Surveyors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Surveyors worth watching?
- The Surveyors holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Surveyors?
- The Surveyors stars Jean-Luc Bideau, Michel Cassagne, Jacques Denis, Marie Dubois and Armen Godel.
- When was The Surveyors released?
- The Surveyors was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.