L'échappée belle (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, L'échappée belle is a comedy and drama film directed by Étienne Dhaene, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An aviation magnate takes desperate measures to regain custody of his kids after he is granted minimal visitation rights by a harsh female judge. It's true that Manu Barnes is free-spirited and for much of his twelve year marriage to Mathilde that he has been too centered on his career, but he does love his kids and believes he should see them more often than one weekend a month. The judge called him irresponsible and he decides to disprove her words by kidnapping Chloe, the judge's strong-willed adolescent daughter. He takes the girl to a remote, snow-bound mountain cabin. Unfortunately, she thinks Manu is sexually attracted to her. A disaster nearly occurs there, but Chloe manages to get back to Paris. Though he knows a private detective is trailing him, the determined Manu decides to abduct his kids and take them out of the country.
Who’s in it. L'échappée belle stars Jean-Marc Barr as Emmanuel Barnes, Anémone as Jeanine, la juge, Olivia Bonamy as Chloé and Antoine Duléry as Clovis Delmotte, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'échappée belle page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'échappée belle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'échappée belle (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'échappée belle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in L'échappée belle?
- L'échappée belle stars Jean-Marc Barr, Anémone, Olivia Bonamy, Antoine Duléry and Laurence Masliah.
- When was L'échappée belle released?
- L'échappée belle was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.