The Gods Must Be Daring (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.6

Released in 1997, The Gods Must Be Daring is a comedy film directed by Michel Deville, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A priceless statuette "Dancing God" is transfered from Africa to France. Scoundrels of all stripes are dreaming of steeling it. The most clever of them are trying to replace the original with the copy. Chases, adventures, breathtaking stunts, shootouts - life is not worth a penny, when the priceless treasure is on stake.
Who’s in it. The Gods Must Be Daring stars Élodie Bouchez as Angèle, Antoine de Caunes as Alex, Emmanuelle Seigner as Bobbi and Denis Podalydès as Marc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Gods Must Be Daring has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gods Must Be Daring page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gods Must Be Daring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gods Must Be Daring (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gods Must Be Daring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gods Must Be Daring worth watching?
- The Gods Must Be Daring holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Gods Must Be Daring?
- The Gods Must Be Daring stars Élodie Bouchez, Antoine de Caunes, Emmanuelle Seigner, Denis Podalydès and Emmanuelle Bercot.
- When was The Gods Must Be Daring released?
- The Gods Must Be Daring was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.