We'll Grow Thin Together (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, We'll Grow Thin Together is a comedy film directed by Michel Vocoret, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Victor is a screenwriter whose last work about the Marechal Pétain is refused by his producer. To add insult to injury, he tells Victor he is paunchy. The unfortunate man becomes obsessed by his weight. He goes out of his way to lose pounds, abetted by his wife, Corinne, who puts him on a reducing diet. He must also go to a health center where he takes exercise. Nothing really works. And one day, in a brewery, he cannot withstand his diet anymore and he has a gastronomic meal. Desperate, he tries his luck at a weight watchers reunion.
Who’s in it. We'll Grow Thin Together stars Peter Ustinov as Victor Lasnier, Bernadette Lafont as Corinne, Catherine Alric as Patricia and Sylvie Joly as Docteur Menkevitch, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We'll Grow Thin Together page.
If you liked it. Fans of We'll Grow Thin Together tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We'll Grow Thin Together (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We'll Grow Thin Together change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in We'll Grow Thin Together?
- We'll Grow Thin Together stars Peter Ustinov, Bernadette Lafont, Catherine Alric, Sylvie Joly and Jacques Jouanneau.
- When was We'll Grow Thin Together released?
- We'll Grow Thin Together was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.