Perched on a Tree (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, Perched on a Tree is a comedy film directed by Serge Korber, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Henry Roubier, a French promoter, and Enrico Mazzini, an Italian, have signed an agreement guaranteeing them a stranglehold on European highways. While driving on the roads of the south, Roubier takes two young hitchhikers, but an unfortunate swerve the car rushes by Henri and its occupants on the top of a pine tree onto the side of a cliff.
Who’s in it. Perched on a Tree stars Louis de Funès as Henri Roubier, Geraldine Chaplin as Mme Muller, Olivier De Funès as L'auto-stoppeur and Alice Sapritch as Lucienne Roubier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Perched on a Tree has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perched on a Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perched on a Tree tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perched on a Tree (1971)?
- In CA, Perched on a Tree is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Perched on a Tree worth watching?
- Perched on a Tree holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perched on a Tree?
- Perched on a Tree stars Louis de Funès, Geraldine Chaplin, Olivier De Funès, Alice Sapritch and Paul Préboist.
- When was Perched on a Tree released?
- Perched on a Tree was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.