Vive la vie (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, Vive la vie is a comedy film directed by Yves Fajnberg, running about 98 minutes. “What are you waiting for to be happy?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A businessman gets depressed when his wife leaves him and he learns that his IQ is very low. A friend, a clown in hospitals, wants to cheer him up.
Who’s in it. Vive la vie stars Didier Bourdon as Richard Lewitsky, Alexandra Lamy as Maud, Zinedine Soualem as Rachid and Frédéric van den Driessche as J.P., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Vive la vie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vive la vie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vive la vie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vive la vie (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vive la vie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vive la vie worth watching?
- Vive la vie 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 Vive la vie?
- Vive la vie stars Didier Bourdon, Alexandra Lamy, Zinedine Soualem, Frédéric van den Driessche and Elise Larnicol.
- When was Vive la vie released?
- Vive la vie was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.