Jupiter's Thigh (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Jupiter's Thigh is a comedy film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Antoine, a professor of Greek, and Lise, a police inspector, honeymoon in Greece. There they meet a young couple, Charles, an archaeologist, and Agnes, a dishy flirt. Charles unearths the lovely buttocks of a classical statue and is determined to donate it to the Louvre. Agnes wants to sell it and gets a handsome local sailor to take it for an appraisal. When the sailor is murdered, the police suspect Charles and arrest Antoine as his accomplice. Lise swings into action, but before she can clear the men, Agnes springs them from jail, and now Lise must help them elude the police, find the real murderer, and recover the statue fragment. More art goes missing. What is the statue's secret?
Who’s in it. Jupiter's Thigh stars Philippe Noiret as Antoine Lemercier, Annie Girardot as Lise Tanquerelle, Francis Perrin as Charles-Hubert Pochet and Catherine Alric as Agnès Pochet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jupiter's Thigh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jupiter's Thigh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jupiter's Thigh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jupiter's Thigh (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jupiter's Thigh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jupiter's Thigh worth watching?
- Jupiter's Thigh holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jupiter's Thigh?
- Jupiter's Thigh stars Philippe Noiret, Annie Girardot, Francis Perrin, Catherine Alric and Marc Dudicourt.
- When was Jupiter's Thigh released?
- Jupiter's Thigh was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.