French comedy joins Netflix

The French comedy film Intouchables has been added to Netflix's catalog, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Film's theatrical success

Released in theaters nearly fifteen years ago, Intouchables stars Omar Sy, François Cluzet, and Audrey Fleurot, and became a phenomenon with 19 million cinema admissions.

Plot summary

The film tells the story of Philippe, a wealthy aristocrat who, after a paragliding accident, hires Driss, a young man from the suburbs who has just been released from prison.

Audience reception

Acclaimed by AlloCiné viewers with a rating of 4.4 out of 5, Intouchables is described as a real cinematic delight, as funny as it is touching, with a contagious good humor and rich in scenes and memorable lines.

Actor chemistry

The chemistry between Omar Sy and François Cluzet is evident, contributing to the film's enduring appeal and emotional impact.

Based on a true story

Based on the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo with his caregiver Abdel Yasmin Sellou, Intouchables marks the third collaboration between Omar Sy, Éric Toledano, and Olivier Nakache after Nos jours heureux and Tellement proches.