Park Benches (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Park Benches is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bruno Podalydès, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. As she does every morning, Lucie takes advantage of her journey to work to lose herself for a while in the pages of a good book. And as she does every morning, she joins her colleagues at the office with a smile. It's a working day just like any other. Then suddenly all activity in the office stops. All attention is turned towards the window of the opposite building opposite and abanner reading: Man Alone. Is it a hoax? A cry for help? Everyone has his own interpretation, and will try, by any means possible, to discover what lies behind this mysterious message.
Who’s in it. Park Benches stars Denis Podalydès as Aimé Mermot, Florence Muller as Lucie, the secretary, Pierre Arditi as Mr. Borelly and Hippolyte Girardot as Executive # 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Park Benches has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Park Benches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Park Benches tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Park Benches (2009)?
- In US, Park Benches is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Park Benches worth watching?
- Park Benches holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Park Benches?
- Park Benches stars Denis Podalydès, Florence Muller, Pierre Arditi, Hippolyte Girardot and Josiane Balasko.
- When was Park Benches released?
- Park Benches was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.