The Fool (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2019, The Fool is a comedy film directed by Jalil Lespert, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Pontagnac, a married man, tries to seduce Victoire, the wife of his good friend. Little does he know, Victoire has plans of her own to punish her cheating husband. The would-be fling ignites a dizzying spell of complications as characters arrange trysts, attempt to expose each other’s deceits, and are ultimately forced to come clean.
Who’s in it. The Fool stars Dany Boon as René Vatelin, Guillaume Gallienne as Édouard Pontagnac, Holt McCallany as Wayne and Alice Pol as Victoire Vatelin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Fool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fool (2019)?
- In US, The Fool is available to 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 The Fool worth watching?
- The Fool holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Fool?
- The Fool stars Dany Boon, Guillaume Gallienne, Holt McCallany, Alice Pol and Ahmed Sylla.
- When was The Fool released?
- The Fool was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.