Signé Renart (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1986, Signé Renart is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Michel Soutter, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The vicissitudes of showbiz take the hero Renart (Gerald Battiaz) and his wife Hermeline (Francoise Dupertuis) from up to down and back again in this brief drama. Renart entertains at a nightclub by pulling objects out of a suitcase on stage and creating a wide range of sound effects with his collection of odds and ends. All goes well until his wife is fired from her job at the club because she is pregnant. That infuriates Renart, and he quits. The couple then take off for the mountains and open up a club of their own, but now when he is the owner, Renart is transformed for the worse.

Who’s in it. Signé Renart stars Tom Novembre as Renart, Fabienne Barraud as Hermeline, Marilú Marini as Marie-Jo and Armand Deladoey as Lucien, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Signé Renart 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 Signé Renart page.

If you liked it. Fans of Signé Renart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Signé Renart (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Signé Renart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Signé Renart worth watching?
Signé Renart holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Signé Renart?
Signé Renart stars Tom Novembre, Fabienne Barraud, Marilú Marini, Armand Deladoey and Jean-Pierre Gos.
When was Signé Renart released?
Signé Renart was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.