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The Intouchables

Directed by Olivier Nakache · 2011 ·

Answer Summary: Is The Intouchables worth watching?

The Intouchables (2011) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (93%) responded more warmly than critics (75%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Intouchables?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

76%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

75% Editorial Rating
93% Audience snapshot · excluded
57 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 52m
Cast
François Cluzet , Omar Sy , Anne Le Ny
Country
France
Language
French

🏆 2 award wins · 1 nomination — Won Best Actor (Omar Sy), César Awards 2012

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch The Intouchables by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, Wavve, TVING

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.
  • Celluloid Score 76% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

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    Is The Intouchables worth watching?

    Yes — The Intouchables earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    France's record-breaking feel-good hit pairs opposites with humor that transcends subtitles.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Audiences (93%) responded more warmly than critics (75%).

    What is The Intouchables about?

    An aristocrat quadriplegic hires a street-smart caregiver from the projects, forging an unlikely friendship that changes both men's lives.

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    Critic Reviews

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    The Intouchables (2011) Review: A French Classic

    Olivier Nakache's The Intouchables (2011) endures as a defining comedy landmark from France, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

    Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.

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