Chinese Puzzle (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

Chinese Puzzle poster

Released in 2013, Chinese Puzzle is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Cédric Klapisch, running about 117 minutes.

What it’s about. Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well.

Who’s in it. Chinese Puzzle stars Romain Duris as Xavier Rousseau, Audrey Tautou as Martine, Cécile de France as Isabelle and Kelly Reilly as Wendy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Chinese Puzzle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinese Puzzle page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chinese Puzzle (2013)?
In US, Chinese Puzzle is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Chinese Puzzle worth watching?
Chinese Puzzle holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chinese Puzzle?
Chinese Puzzle stars Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cécile de France, Kelly Reilly and Sandrine Holt.
When was Chinese Puzzle released?
Chinese Puzzle was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.