French Fried Vacation (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, French Fried Vacation is a comedy film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Holidaymakers arriving in a Club Med camp on the Ivory Coast are determined to forget their everyday problems and emotional disappointments. Games, competitions, outings, bathing and sunburn accompany a continual succession of casual affairs.
Who’s in it. French Fried Vacation stars Thierry Lhermitte as Robert Lespinasse, dit "Popeye", le cavaleur, Christian Clavier as Jérôme Tarayre, le mauvais médecin généraliste, Gérard Jugnot as Bernard Morin, le pauvre type and Josiane Balasko as Nathalie Morin, la femme de Bernard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, French Fried Vacation 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 French Fried Vacation page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Fried Vacation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch French Fried Vacation (1978)?
- In US, French Fried Vacation is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is French Fried Vacation worth watching?
- French Fried Vacation holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in French Fried Vacation?
- French Fried Vacation stars Thierry Lhermitte, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Josiane Balasko and Michel Blanc.
- When was French Fried Vacation released?
- French Fried Vacation was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.