Chouchou (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Chouchou is a comedy film directed by Merzak Allouache, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Choukri, alias Chouchou, a transvestite Maghrebi with clear eyes, comes illegally to Paris to find his nephew. Hired as an assistant by a psychotherapist, known for his good mood, he also work as a waiter in a transvestite cabaret of Clichy where he meets Stanislas.
Who’s in it. Chouchou stars Gad Elmaleh as Choukri, alias Chouchou, Alain Chabat as Stanislas de la Tour-Maubourg, Claude Brasseur as Père Léon and Roschdy Zem as Frère Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Chouchou has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chouchou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chouchou tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chouchou (2003)?
- In US, Chouchou is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chouchou worth watching?
- Chouchou holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chouchou?
- Chouchou stars Gad Elmaleh, Alain Chabat, Claude Brasseur, Roschdy Zem and Catherine Frot.
- When was Chouchou released?
- Chouchou was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.