May Fools (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, May Fools is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Louis Malle, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. An eccentric family is re-united during the 1968 general strike in France, after the death of the grandmother.
Who’s in it. May Fools stars Michel Piccoli as Milou, Miou-Miou as Camille, Michel Duchaussoy as Georges and Paulette Dubost as Madame Vieuzac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, May Fools has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch May Fools page.
If you liked it. Fans of May Fools tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch May Fools (1990)?
- In US, May Fools is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is May Fools worth watching?
- May Fools holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in May Fools?
- May Fools stars Michel Piccoli, Miou-Miou, Michel Duchaussoy, Paulette Dubost and Harriet Walter.
- When was May Fools released?
- May Fools was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.