Making Plans for Lena (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2009, Making Plans for Lena is a comedy and drama film directed by Christophe Honoré, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Ever since she broke up with Nigel, Lena soldiers on through life as best she can with her two kids. She valiantly overcomes the obstacles put in her way. But she has yet to confront the worst of them: Her unstoppable family has decided, by any means necessary, to make her happy.
Who’s in it. Making Plans for Lena stars Chiara Mastroianni as Léna, Marina Foïs as Frédérique, Marie-Christine Barrault as Annie and Jean-Marc Barr as Nigel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Making Plans for Lena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making Plans for Lena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making Plans for Lena tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making Plans for Lena (2009)?
- In US, Making Plans for Lena is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Making Plans for Lena worth watching?
- Making Plans for Lena holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making Plans for Lena?
- Making Plans for Lena stars Chiara Mastroianni, Marina Foïs, Marie-Christine Barrault, Jean-Marc Barr and Fred Ulysse.
- When was Making Plans for Lena released?
- Making Plans for Lena was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.