The Exchange Student (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1967, The Exchange Student is a comedy film directed by Jean Girault, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Monsieur Bosquier, the owner of a private school, is far from pleased when his eldest son, Philippe, fails his end of year exams. He decides to send his wayward offspring to England to improve his English. In exchange, Philippe’s host, a wealthy whisky distiller, Mac Farrel, will send his daughter, Shirley, to live with the Bosquiers in France. However, Philippe has already decided to spend the summer holidays on a yacht with his friends, so he sends a fellow student, Michonnet, to England in his place. The deception is soon discovered but things go from bad to worse when Philippe and Shirley fall in love and fly to Scotland to get married...
Who’s in it. The Exchange Student stars Louis de Funès as Charles Bosquier, Ferdy Mayne as MacFarrell, Martine Kelly as Shirley MacFarrell and François Leccia as Philippe Bosquier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Exchange Student has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Exchange Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exchange Student tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exchange Student (1967)?
- In CA, The Exchange Student 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 Exchange Student worth watching?
- The Exchange Student holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Exchange Student?
- The Exchange Student stars Louis de Funès, Ferdy Mayne, Martine Kelly, François Leccia and Olivier De Funès.
- When was The Exchange Student released?
- The Exchange Student was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.