My Best Friend

2006, Comedy, 1h 35m

88 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Although the plot may sound contrived, the performances of Daniel Auteuil and Dany Boon manage to turn My Best Friend into an earnest and witty romp. Read critic reviews

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Francois (Daniel Auteuil), a Parisian antique dealer, has little time or desire for personal relationships. When his business partner (Julie Gayet) challenges him to prove that he has a friend, the buddy-less Francois tries to find one. When his pathetic attempts fail, he hires a cab driver (Dany Boon) to teach him how to make and keep a real pal.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Strong Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    French (Canada)
  • Director:
    Patrice Leconte
  • Writer:
    Jérôme Tonnerre, Patrice Leconte
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.4M
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  • Distributor:
    IFC Films

Cast & Crew

Daniel Auteuil
Francois
Dany Boon
Bruno
Julie Gayet
Catherine
Julie Durand
Louise
Jacques Mathou
Père Bruno
Marie Pillet
Mère Bruno
Patrice Leconte
Director
Jérôme Tonnerre
Writer
Patrice Leconte
Writer
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Audience Reviews for My Best Friend

  • Apr 11, 2012
    Pretty good movie overall thanks to the lead actors, but this movie doesn't really do anything all that inventive or hilarious. It just feels like a movie the Americans would, it doesn't feel unique to France whatsoever. That's probably the most disappointing thing really. But, again, it's still an entertaining movie while you watch it...even if it feels like a combination of a bunch of other movies.
    Jesse O Super Reviewer
  • May 04, 2010
    A real snoozefest..Auteuil portrays a very unlikeable character, and worse yet, you still feel the same at the end of the film. Script is a bit predictable and pedestrian, but the female actresses are sexy (this is a french movie of course). Dany Boon's performance is worth noting and if you see this movie, its the one bright spot.
    alan j Super Reviewer
  • Aug 19, 2009
    If you died tomorrow, would anyone be at your funeral? One man finds out the terrible truth that he doesn't have anyone who really likes him. I found his journey to not only find a friend, but learn how to be a friend, heartwarming.
    nefnie l Super Reviewer
  • Feb 11, 2009
    Apart from the Bronzes sequels,I suppose this tricky little film by Leconte is the bottom line of his drowsiness.Boon is drastically superior even towards Auteuil,torn between his comedic clasp and the ludicrous rants.Incorrigible events,a typical demagogy in the likes of a typical Hollywood mannerism.
    Dimitris S Super Reviewer
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