The Intouchables

2011·Movie
1h 53min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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The Intouchables fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes you have to reach into someone else's world to find out what's missing in your own.

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.
Heartwarming True StoryInspirational FriendshipUplifting DramedyCultural Clash ComedyCharacter-Driven NarrativePoignant & HumorousSocial CommentaryHopeful RedemptionAuthentic Performances

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Questions about The Intouchables

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Is The Intouchables worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Intouchables rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Intouchables?

1 h 53 min

The Intouchables runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Intouchables based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Intouchables?

Critics82
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see The Intouchables much the same way.

Was The Intouchables a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$427 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $427 million worldwide, 32.8 times its budget.

What language is The Intouchables in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Intouchables?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Intouchables in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Intouchables use?

Bratty Teenage DaughterBrick JokeManic Pixie Dream GirlLipstick LesbianDid Not Get the GirlScary Black ManBeard of SorrowCostume-Test MontageIncompatible OrientationTerrible Interviewees MontageInnocent BigotPurple Proseand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for The Intouchables, including Bratty Teenage Daughter, Brick Joke, Manic Pixie Dream Girl.

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