The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is a comedy film directed by Jean Girault, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Cruchot's police office moves into a new building. They do not only get high tech equipment, but also four young female police officers to educate. All of them scramble to work with them -- and cause pure chaos while being distracted by the fine ladies. Then they get into real trouble when one after the other of their female colleagues is kidnapped.
Who’s in it. The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes stars Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber (Alphonse), Maurice Risch as Beaupied and Jacques François as Colonel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982)?
- In US, The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes worth watching?
- The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?
- The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch, Jacques François and Guy Grosso.
- When was The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes released?
- The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.