Gentlemen Children (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Gentlemen Children is a comedy film directed by Pierre Boutron, running about 100 minutes. “Truth is not a lie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To punish three troublemakers, Albert Castraing, their French teacher, gives them an essay to do, in which they must imagine what their lives would be if they were suddenly transformed into adults. The next morning, the three twelve-year-old boys realize to their amazement that...they HAVE BEEN transformed into adults! As for they parents they have become...KIDS! It is the beginning of a series of mishaps for Joseph, a Jew, Igor, a catholic and Nourdine, an Arab...
Who’s in it. Gentlemen Children stars Pierre Arditi as Joseph / Pope, Catherine Jacob as Yolande, François Morel as Igor / Pierre and Géraldine Bonnet-Guérin as Une prostituée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Gentlemen Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gentlemen Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gentlemen Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gentlemen Children (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gentlemen Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gentlemen Children worth watching?
- Gentlemen Children holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gentlemen Children?
- Gentlemen Children stars Pierre Arditi, Catherine Jacob, François Morel, Géraldine Bonnet-Guérin and Michel Aumont.
- When was Gentlemen Children released?
- Gentlemen Children was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.