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The Intouchables

2011·Movie
1h 53min·R
76
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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 Buddy ComedyCross-Class FriendshipUplifting True StoryEclectic SoundtrackFrench CharmEmotional ResonanceSocial SatireFeel-Good Drama

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Intouchables

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Is The Intouchables worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Intouchables rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

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?

Critics66
Audiences87

Not quite. Audiences rate The Intouchables higher (87) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 52 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.