Populaire (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Populaire is a comedy and romance film directed by Régis Roinsard, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Rose Pamphyle lives with her widowed father and is destined to marry a son of the local mechanic. When she travels out of town and applies for a secretarial job with an insurance agency run by Louis Échard, he learns that Rose can type with extraordinary speed - using only two fingers. He tells her to compete in a speed-typing competition if she wants the job.
Who’s in it. Populaire stars Romain Duris as Louis Échard, Déborah François as Rose Pamphyle, Bérénice Bejo as Marie Taylor and Shaun Benson as Bob Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Populaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Populaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Populaire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Populaire (2012)?
- In GB, Populaire is available to stream on Sundance Now Amazon Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Populaire worth watching?
- Populaire holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Populaire?
- Populaire stars Romain Duris, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo, Shaun Benson and Mélanie Bernier.
- When was Populaire released?
- Populaire was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.