The Ordinary People (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, The Ordinary People is a drama film directed by Mathias Gokalp, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The Muller company organizes a reception to mark the launch of a new product. During the evening, we discover that this is actually a coaching exercise for company executives. Gradually, rumours about the upcoming acquisition of the company start to emerge and everyone finds themselves trying to save their place.
Who’s in it. The Ordinary People stars Denis Podalydès as Gilles Bergerat, Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Bruno Couffe, Mélanie Doutey as Natacha Gauthier-Stevens and Pascal Greggory as Philippe Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Ordinary People 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 The Ordinary People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ordinary People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ordinary People (2009)?
- In US, The Ordinary People is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ordinary People worth watching?
- The Ordinary People holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ordinary People?
- The Ordinary People stars Denis Podalydès, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Mélanie Doutey, Pascal Greggory and Zabou Breitman.
- When was The Ordinary People released?
- The Ordinary People was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.