French Movies on Netflix
Last updated December 22, 2024
Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsGet an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Usain St. Leo Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter who's widely regarded as the fastest man in the world and became a legend at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Amelie
2001 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhen impish Amélie finds a long-hidden trove of toys behind a baseboard in her apartment, she's inspired to return the items to their original owner, an impulse of generosity that sparks more benevolent acts.
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Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
2010 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this final chapter of the trilogy, a still miniaturized Arthur must find a way to grow back to his normal size to stop the evil Maltazard (who's now 7 feet tall), with help from friends Selenia and Betameche.
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A Monster in Paris
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsEmile and Raoul join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save a misunderstood monster from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
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The Lady
2011 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsBased on the inspiring true story, this epic yet intimate biopic tells the story of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's leading pro-democracy reformer who was held under house arrest for 15 years, and her English husband, who worked tirelessly for her release.
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Romantics Anonymous
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLove and chocolates may yet win the day in this delightful romantic comedy, which follows the slow-burn romance of talented chocolatier Angélique and chocolate-factory owner Jean-René, lonely souls who secretly share a debilitating anxiety disorder.
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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2009 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsIn this follow-up to Arthur and the Minimoys, Arthur helps Princess Selenia reach Necropolis, a lost city ruled by the evil Maltazard. Maltazard's minions and other nasty beings threaten their journey, but there's room for plenty of fun as well.
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Day of the Falcon
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsTo find peace after a long and bloody war, two kings declare a large piece of desert to be neutral territory. But when oil is discovered there, one king breaks the treaty and begins drilling.
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All Our Desires
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsYoung mother Claire, who's also a judge, is diagnosed with inoperable cancer and decides to keep it secret from everyone in her life. Instead, she focuses her last days on helping the working poor fight lawsuits from predatory credit agencies.
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My Afternoons with Margueritte
2010 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAn illiterate handyman named Germain (Gérard Depardieu) befriends Margueritte (Gisèle Casadesus), a highly educated 95-year-old woman. The two couldn't be more different, with the oafish Germain bewildered by the literature that gives Margueritte such pleasure. Slowly the two form an unusual and intense bond, leading them to a greater understanding of their place in the world, and in each other's lives.
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A Prophet
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsAfter refusing to snitch, 18-year-old Arab Malik (Tahar Rahim) is thrown into a French prison, where the Corsican mafia rules with a firm fist. The obedient newcomer slowly rises through the organization's ranks but soon begins to double-cross his superiors. A follow-up to his 2005 gem The Beat My Heart Skipped, French director Jacques Audiard's A Prophet was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
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Beautiful Lies
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen she receives an anonymous love letter, salon owner Emilie pretends it was intended for her forlorn mother in the hopes of cheering her up. But when the mystery man is revealed, mother and daughter are both suddenly smitten with him.
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Queen to Play
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIntrigued by a pair of vacationing lovers playing chess, hotel maid Hélène sets her sights on mastering the game. With some coaching from a doctor who employs her services, Hélène hones her chess skills and begins to notice big changes in her life.
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L'Amour Fou
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsYves Saint-Laurent -- synonymous with Le Smoking suit, the safari jacket and Studio 54 -- met Pierre Bergé in 1958. This intimate documentary pays tribute to their love affair, business partnership and extraordinary 50-year friendship.
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I've Loved You So Long
2008 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen Juliette is paroled after serving 15 years for murder, her estranged younger sister, Léa, offers her a place to live and restart her life. Léa's happy to reconnect, but her husband, thinking of the couple's two children, is more reluctant.
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A Cat in Paris
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn this Oscar-nominated animated feature, little Zoe discovers that her cat, Dino, moonlights as the companion to Nico, a burglar with a heart of gold. Soon Zoe is drawn into a thriller filled with gangsters, jewels and the rooftops of Paris.
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Silence of Love
2011 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn an unhappy rut from raising a teenage daughter and supporting his do-nothing brother, music teacher and single dad Alessandro catches a glimpse of joy when a beautiful woman enters his life. But can he allow himself to take a chance on love?
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Carlos
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIlich Ramírez Sánchez -- aka Carlos the Jackal -- is an elusive Venezuelan terrorist who executed scores of assassination plots, abductions and bombings across Europe and the Middle East. This biopic follows Carlos from 1973 to 1994.
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Babies
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsDocumentary filmmaker Thomas Balmes charts the simultaneous early development of four babies from different parts of the world, illustrating what makes human life unique, similar and precious wherever it occurs. Training his camera on newborns Hattie from San Francisco, Ponijao from Namibia, Bayarjargal from Mongolia and Mari from Tokyo, Balmes captures everything from first screaming breaths to first steps.
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L'Italien
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsCar salesman Dino lives the good life in Nice with his girlfriend Hélène in this French comedy. All is looking up for Dino's career and love life until a promise to his father reveals that he's not actually Italian, but an Algerian Muslim.
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The Names of Love
2010 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThis politically infused comedy follows the crusade of Baya, a left-wing femme fatale who seeks to rescue right-wing men from their conservative values by taking them on as lovers -- until she meets a man whose beliefs are as firmly set as her own.
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Coco Before Chanel
2009 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAudrey Tautou stars as legendary French designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in this lively biopic that explores the fashion icon's storied ascension from orphan to seamstress and cabaret singer and ultimately, the queen of Parisian haute couture. Alessandro Nivola plays Arthur "Boy" Capel, Chanel's lover and influential business investor who makes a lifelong impact on the young woman. Anne Fontaine directs this Oscar nominee for Best Costume Design.
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Intimate Enemies
2007 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn the mountains of Algeria, French army Lt. Terrien (Benoît Magimel) takes command of a platoon and is soon leading the men into a dangerous place called the Forbidden Zone, where Terrien's will is tested by the atrocities of war. Struggling to maintain his morality amid the torture and massacre of innocents, Terrien faces off against Sgt. Dougnac (Albert Dupontel), who asserts a more pragmatic approach to war.
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Arthur and the Invisibles
2006 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsTen-year-old Arthur discovers a world of tiny people living in the backyard of his home, which is slated for demolition. A cryptic message leads Arthur to the mini community, where he searches for a rumored treasure in an effort to save his house.
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La Femme Nikita
1990 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsInternationally acclaimed director Luc Besson delivers the action-packed story of Nikita (Anne Parillaud), a ruthless street junkie whose killer instincts could make her the perfect weapon, in this French film that was remade as Point of No Return in the U.S. Recruited against her will into a secret government organization, Nikita is broken and transformed into a sexy, sophisticated "lethal weapon."
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