Podium (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.9

Podium poster

Released in 2004, Podium is a comedy and music film directed by Yann Moix, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Bernand Fréderic is a mediocre bank executive. He's married and has a son. He used to have another profession: being French star Claude Francois. Now, with the Imitators Gala Night coming up, he must choose between his wife or the only thing that makes him happy: the applause.

Who’s in it. Podium stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Bernard Frédéric, Jean-Paul Rouve as Couscous, Julie Depardieu as Véro and Marie Guillard as Vanessa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Podium has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Podium page.

If you liked it. Fans of Podium tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Podium (2004)?
In US, Podium is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Podium worth watching?
Podium holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Podium?
Podium stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Jean-Paul Rouve, Julie Depardieu, Marie Guillard and Anne Marivin.
When was Podium released?
Podium was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.