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Times Have Been Better (2006)

Original title: Le ciel sur la tête

2006-10-24 · 1h 33m · FR
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Who knew coming out could do you in?

After moving in with his beau, 30ish banker Jérémy (Arnaud Binard) decides to let the cat out of the bag, telling his unsuspecting parents, Guy (Bernard Le Coq) and Rosine (Charlotte de Turckheim), that he's gay. Though they've always envisioned themselves as enlightened, the news staggers Guy and Rosine -- who are determined to get to the root of Jérémy's homosexuality. Olivier Guéritée also stars in this delicious French farce.

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Nicolas MercierWriterRégis MussetDirector

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Charlotte de TurckheimCharlotte de TurckheimRosineBernard Le CoqBernard Le CoqGuyArnaud BinardArnaud BinardJérémyOlivier GuéritéeOlivier GuéritéeRobinFranck de la PersonneFranck de la PersonneYvanStéphane BoucherStéphane BoucherPascalThierry DesrosesThierry DesrosesSergePierre DenyPierre DenyMarcChantal LadesouChantal LadesouNicole

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference548851Actor preference348045 · 412546 · 163184Country preferenceFrDecade preference2000

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What is Times Have Been Better about?

After moving in with his beau, 30ish banker Jérémy (Arnaud Binard) decides to let the cat out of the bag, telling his unsuspecting parents, Guy (Bernard Le Coq) and Rosine (Charlotte de Turckheim), that he's gay. Though they've always envisioned themselves as enlightened, the news staggers Guy and Rosine -- who are determined to get to the root of Jérémy's homosexuality. Olivier Guéritée also stars in this delicious French farce.

How long is Times Have Been Better?

Times Have Been Better has a runtime of 93 minutes.