Looking for Hortense (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2012, Looking for Hortense is a comedy and drama film directed by Pascal Bonitzer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Damien is a professor of Chinese civilization who lives with his wife, Iva, a theater director, and their son Noé. Their love is mired in a mountain of routine and disenchantment. To help keep Zorica from getting deported, Iva gets Damien to promise he’ll go to his father, a state department official, for help. But Damien and his father have a distant and cool relationship. And this mission is a risky business which will send Damien spiraling downward and over the edge...
Who’s in it. Looking for Hortense stars Jean-Pierre Bacri as Damien, Kristin Scott Thomas as Iva, Isabelle Carré as Aurore and Marin Orcand Tourres as Noé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Looking for Hortense has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Hortense page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Hortense tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Hortense (2012)?
- In GB, Looking for Hortense is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking for Hortense worth watching?
- Looking for Hortense holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking for Hortense?
- Looking for Hortense stars Jean-Pierre Bacri, Kristin Scott Thomas, Isabelle Carré, Marin Orcand Tourres and Claude Rich.
- When was Looking for Hortense released?
- Looking for Hortense was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.