The Fenouillard Family (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Fenouillard Family is a comedy film directed by Yves Robert.
What it’s about. The Fenouillards (Sophie Desmarets and Jean Richard are the parents, Annie Sinigalia and Marie-José Ruíz are the daughters) are shopkeepers with higher aspirations. The Monsieur wants to run for mayor of their town, but the family acknowledges he has little experience of the real world -- and so they all take off to experience it together. After starting out by getting lost, the family goes through an odyssey that takes them to Brazil, the Antarctic, and Japan in a series of episodic adventures.
Who’s in it. The Fenouillard Family stars Jean Richard as Agénor Fenouillard, Bernard Blier as A traveler (uncredited), Sophie Desmarets as Léocadie Fenouillard and Annie Sinigalia as Cunégonde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fenouillard Family 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 Fenouillard Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fenouillard Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fenouillard Family (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fenouillard Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fenouillard Family worth watching?
- The Fenouillard Family 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 Fenouillard Family?
- The Fenouillard Family stars Jean Richard, Bernard Blier, Sophie Desmarets, Annie Sinigalia and Marie-José Ruiz.
- When was The Fenouillard Family released?
- The Fenouillard Family was released in 1961.