The Companions (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2022, The Companions is a comedy and drama film directed by François Favrat, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. At 19, passionate about street art, Naëlle (Najaa Bensaid) is forced to follow a reintegration project with other young people, her last chance to avoid being separated from her loved ones. Touched by the young girl, Hélène (Agnès Jaoui), the site manager and her instructor, introduces her one day to the Maison des Compagnons de Nantes, a world of traditions that promotes craftsmanship excellence and transmission between generations. Alongside Paul (Pio Marmai), a companion stained glass artist who agrees to take her for training in his studio, Naëlle discovers a universe with codes very different from hers that could give new meaning despite her difficulties in life. Naëlle will carve a place for herself in the fascinating world of stained glass and will realize that the Companions' values are not just empty words.
Who’s in it. The Companions stars Najaa Bensaid as Naëlle, Agnès Jaoui as Hélène, Pio Marmaï as Paul and Louis Cristiani as Luis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Companions has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Companions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Companions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Companions (2022)?
- In CA, The Companions is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Companions worth watching?
- The Companions holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Companions?
- The Companions stars Najaa Bensaid, Agnès Jaoui, Pio Marmaï, Louis Cristiani and Mouad Habrani.
- When was The Companions released?
- The Companions was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.