La patinoire (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, La patinoire is a comedy film directed by Jean-Philippe Toussaint, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. La Patinoire is about a film director who is shooting a highly symbolic film called 'Dolores' at an ice rink. He has hired a Lithuanian ice hockey team with which he is having enormous communication problems. His actors all have inflated egos, his film crew is made up of fools, and there is a politician on his back. But he must finish the film, no matter what, in time for the Venice Film Festival.
Who’s in it. La patinoire stars Bruce Campbell as Actor, Mireille Perrier as Assistant, Dolores Chaplin as Actress and Marie-France Pisier as Producer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, La patinoire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La patinoire page.
If you liked it. Fans of La patinoire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La patinoire (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La patinoire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La patinoire worth watching?
- La patinoire holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La patinoire?
- La patinoire stars Bruce Campbell, Mireille Perrier, Dolores Chaplin, Marie-France Pisier and Jean-Pierre Cassel.