Adieu (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, Adieu is a comedy and drama film directed by Arnaud des Pallières, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Under threat in Algeria, Ismahel emigrates to France where he wants to live and work, with the hope that the people he's fleeing from will forget him the time he is away. In the letters that he writes to the daughter that he left behind in his homeland, he tells his own story in the guise of the biblical tale of Jonas and the Whale. Somewhere in France, an elderly farmer has just lost his young son. His three other children help him as much as they can to get through the trial of the funeral, but the ceremony is halted when the old man falls ill. The two stories unfold parallel to each other and are alternated.
Who’s in it. Adieu stars Olivier Gourmet as François, Michael Lonsdale as Serge, Laurent Lucas as Chrétien and Axel Bogousslavsky as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Adieu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adieu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adieu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adieu (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adieu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adieu worth watching?
- Adieu holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Adieu?
- Adieu stars Olivier Gourmet, Michael Lonsdale, Laurent Lucas, Axel Bogousslavsky and Thierry Bosc.
- When was Adieu released?
- Adieu was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.