Monsieur Batignole (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, Monsieur Batignole is a comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Jugnot, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. When his future son-in-law and collaborator of the German Pierre-Jean Lamour calls the Nazis to arrest the Jewish Bernstein family, they move to the confiscated apartment. Some days later, the young Simon Bernstein escapes from the Germans and comes to his former home. When Batignole finds him, he feels sorry for the boy and lodges him, hiding Simon from Pierre-Jean and also from his wife. Later, two cousins of Simon meet him in the cellar of the grocery. When Pierre-Jean finds the children, Batignole decides to travel with the children to Switzerland.
Who’s in it. Monsieur Batignole stars Gérard Jugnot as Edmond Batignole, Jules Sitruk as Simon Bernstein, Michèle Garcia as Marguerite Batignole and Jean-Paul Rouve as Pierre-Jean Lamour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Monsieur Batignole has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monsieur Batignole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsieur Batignole tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsieur Batignole (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monsieur Batignole change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monsieur Batignole worth watching?
- Monsieur Batignole holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monsieur Batignole?
- Monsieur Batignole stars Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia, Jean-Paul Rouve and Alexia Portal.
- When was Monsieur Batignole released?
- Monsieur Batignole was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.