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The Gendarme Takes Off

1970Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–63%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–63%

Summary

The whole clique of Cruchot's police station is retired. Now he lives with his rich wife in her castle - and is bored almost to death.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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24 of 25

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Directed by
Jean Girault
Written by
Jean Girault, Richard Balducci, Jacques Vilfrid
Produced by
René Pignières
Music by
Raymond Lefèvre

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Facts

October 28, 1970 · 1 h 30 min · Comedy

Released
October 28, 1970
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
20 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gendarme Takes Off?"

Questions about The Gendarme Takes Off

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Where can I stream The Gendarme Takes Off?

France

In the United States, The Gendarme Takes Off streams on France. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Gendarme Takes Off worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is The Gendarme Takes Off okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Gendarme Takes Off make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Gendarme Takes Off?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Gendarme Takes Off in English?

French

No, it was made in French.