The Housekeeper

2002, Comedy/Romance, 1h 31m

60 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Nuanced performances and an understated tone make The Housekeeper transcend its familiar premise. Read critic reviews

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After his wife leaves him and his apartment turns into a pigsty, Jacques (Jean-Pierre Bacri) decides to get a housekeeper. He meets Laura (Émilie Dequenne), who's young and pretty. She has no experience, but he hires her. As time passes, Laura does more than just mop the floors -- she gradually begins to insinuate herself into his life. Soon their relationship threatens to go beyond that between an employer and his employee. But is that what Jacques really wants?
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    French (Canada)
  • Director:
    Claude Berri
  • Producer:
    Claude Berri
  • Writer:
    Claude Berri
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $455.0K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Palm Pictures

Cast & Crew

Jean-Pierre Bacri
Jacques
Émilie Dequenne
Laura
Brigitte Catillon
Claire
Jacques Frantz
Ralph
Axelle Abbadie
Hélène
Catherine Breillat
Constance
Claude Berri
Director
Claude Berri
Producer
Pierre Grunstein
Executive Producer
Claude Berri
Writer
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Audience Reviews for The Housekeeper

  • Jan 25, 2010
    Nice decent tale of a middle age man meeting and having a relationship with a much younger, very pretty woman. A bit slow in spots, but pretty wistful by film's end. Small story told well.
    alan j Super Reviewer
  • Dec 12, 2009
    It is similar to the House Sitter, nothing special.
    Wahida K Super Reviewer
  • Oct 04, 2008
    A sweet bit of fluff. Very entertaining. May not be great movie making, but the characters are fully believable and the story progresses smoothly. Bittersweet ending may be a comment on the inevitable breakup of such May-December romances. Solid cast, beautiful scenery, minimal dialogue. Very entertaining, but not designed for thoughtful dissection or introspection. Enjoy this on a warm summers day, or even better, in the depth of winter. Enjoy it for what it is: a real trip to the beach, in more ways than one.
    Mark A Super Reviewer
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