Le Schpountz (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1999, Le Schpountz is a comedy film directed by Gérard Oury.
What it’s about. Irénée has no desire to work in his uncle's grocery shop and dreams of becoming an actor. His opportunity comes when a crew of movie makers came to his little village. Irénée begins to go over the top in order to be noticed, which earns him the traditional joke reserved to a "Schpountz" (naive person): a phoney contract and a departure for Paris.
Who’s in it. Le Schpountz stars Smaïn as Irénée, Sabine Azéma as Françoise, Ticky Holgado as Oncle Baptiste and Martin Lamotte as Brenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Le Schpountz 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 Schpountz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Schpountz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Schpountz (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Schpountz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Schpountz worth watching?
- Le Schpountz holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Schpountz?
- Le Schpountz stars Smaïn, Sabine Azéma, Ticky Holgado, Martin Lamotte and Annie Grégorio.
- When was Le Schpountz released?
- Le Schpountz was released in 1999.