Turf (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2013, Turf is a comedy film directed by Fabien Onteniente, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the story of four French friends: the Greek (an osteopath), Fifi (who lives with his mother), Fortuné (a West Indian) and Freddy (a gambler). They meet up regularly at a Parisian bookmakers’, their favourite haunt. Tired of frittering away the little spare cash they have, they agree to give up gambling. But no sooner have they taken this pledge than Fate intervenes, in the guise of the turf king, Monsieur Paul. The latter persuades the four friends to buy a champion racehorse, not knowing that it is in fact an old nag…
Who’s in it. Turf stars Alain Chabat as Le Grec, Édouard Baer as Freddy, Philippe Duquesne as Fifi and Lucien Jean-Baptiste as Fortuné, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Turf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turf (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Turf worth watching?
- Turf holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turf?
- Turf stars Alain Chabat, Édouard Baer, Philippe Duquesne, Lucien Jean-Baptiste and Vahina Giocante.
- When was Turf released?
- Turf was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.