La Joie de vivre (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, La Joie de vivre is a comedy film directed by Roger Guillot, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Monsieur Charme is an old man, and the love of his life passed away some years ago. Despite being wealthy and in relatively good health, he finds that life without her is no longer supportable. Determined to end it all, he approaches Reine, a home-care nurse known for her willingness to bend the rules, and asks her if, in return for receiving his apartment, she will kill him. She readily agrees, and now the fun in this black comedy can begin. It seems that the old man has a nephew who is determined to thwart this scheme at all costs. A battle royal is joined between the ingenuity of the nurse and her willing victim, and the determination of his equally ingenious nephew.
Who’s in it. La Joie de vivre stars Michel Bouquet as Monsieur Charme, Gwennola Bothorel as Reine, Patrick Catalifo as Joyeux and Micheline Dax as Muguette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, La Joie de vivre sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Joie de vivre page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Joie de vivre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Joie de vivre (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Joie de vivre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Joie de vivre worth watching?
- La Joie de vivre holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Joie de vivre?
- La Joie de vivre stars Michel Bouquet, Gwennola Bothorel, Patrick Catalifo, Micheline Dax and Henri Virlogeux.
- When was La Joie de vivre released?
- La Joie de vivre was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.