The Path of Excellence (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, The Path of Excellence is a drama film directed by Frédéric Mermoud, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Sophie is a brilliant student. Encouraged by her maths teacher, she leaves the family farm to attend a science preparatory class. Between new encounters, successes and failures, and faced with fierce competition, Sophie realizes that her dream of joining the Polytechnique represents more than an entrance examination but a true challenge of social climbing.
Who’s in it. The Path of Excellence stars Suzanne Jouannet as Sophie Vasseur, Marie Colomb as Diane Le Goff, Cyril Metzger as Laurent Vasseur and Clémence Poésy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Path of Excellence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Path of Excellence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Path of Excellence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Path of Excellence (2023)?
- In US, The Path of Excellence is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Path of Excellence worth watching?
- The Path of Excellence holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Path of Excellence?
- The Path of Excellence stars Suzanne Jouannet, Marie Colomb, Cyril Metzger, Clémence Poésy and Marilyne Canto.
- When was The Path of Excellence released?
- The Path of Excellence was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.