Le Cactus (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2005, Le Cactus is a comedy film directed by Gérard Bitton, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Sami and Patrick are long-time friends. Sami is a hypochondriac. One day, following a misunderstanding at the hospital, Sami thinks he has an incurable neurological disease. He decides to live his last moments to the fullest and goes to India to be treated by a great local "doctor". In the meantime, his friend Patrick, who has been accompanying and supporting him without knowing that this illness is in fact fictitious, finds himself without a wife or job. The initial situation seems to be reversed; Patrick is out of luck and Sami seems less and less ill.
Who’s in it. Le Cactus stars Clovis Cornillac as Patrick Machado, Pascal Elbé as Sami, Alice Taglioni as Justine and Pierre Richard as Christian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Le Cactus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Cactus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Cactus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Cactus (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Cactus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Cactus worth watching?
- Le Cactus holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Cactus?
- Le Cactus stars Clovis Cornillac, Pascal Elbé, Alice Taglioni, Pierre Richard and Jean-Pierre Darroussin.
- When was Le Cactus released?
- Le Cactus was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.