Foon (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2005, Foon is a comedy and music film directed by Benoît Pétré.
What it’s about. A quasi-musical-comedy which descends into horror, set in the early sixties in a college on the outskirts of West Philadelphia. For 15 years, the graduation ball has been the preserve of the Foons - those teenagers who are immersed in weird notions of fun and who describe themselves as "cool". As they prepare for the graduation ball, it is decided to open up invitations to the nerd underdogs. The eternal rivalry between the cool kids and the nerds is played out with colourful costumes and kooky hairdos.
Who’s in it. Foon stars Alexandre Brik as Brian, Cécile Cassel as Une étudiante, Martine Chevalier as Miss Smokingkills and Mayane Delem as Cindy Pam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Foon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foon (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Foon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Foon worth watching?
- Foon holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foon?
- Foon stars Alexandre Brik, Cécile Cassel, Martine Chevalier, Mayane Delem and Constance Dollé.
- When was Foon released?
- Foon was released in 2005.