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The Villain

2009·Movie
1h 26min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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With gun-toting rivals on his tail, a daring bank robber takes refuge in the quiet residential street here he grew up and where his mother, Maniette, still lives. An unscrupulous property developer, Korazy, is buying up the neighborhood to turn it into a gleaming new banking district, but to her son's disgust Maniette leads the inhabitants resistance. Her ingenious methods provoke her boy's admiration, but he fights back with sneaky traps and underhand tricks when Maniette tries to force him to do the right thing just once in his life.
Quirky French ComedyFamily ConflictBank RobberSocial CommentaryClass WarfareNeighborhood ResistanceMother-Son RelationshipTraps and TricksProperty Development

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Where can I stream The Villain?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Villain worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Villain okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Villain make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Villain?

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.

Was The Villain a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.

Is The Villain in English?

French

No, it was made in French.