The Successor
2023, French. Directed by Xavier Legrand.
Happy and accomplished, Ellias becomes the new artistic director of a famous French Haute Couture house. When he learns that his father, whom he has not seen for many years, has just died of a heart attack, Ellias goes to Quebec to settle the estate. The young creator will discover that he has inherited much worse than his father's fragile heart.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Successor
The Successor is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Xavier LegrandDirector
- Marc-André GrondinEllias Barnès
- Yves JacquesDominique Duchesne
- Laetitia IsambertJanie
- Anne-Élisabeth BosséMinna Di Salvio
- Blandine BuryJudith Alvares
- Vincent LeclercLe conseiller funéraire
- Louis ChampagnePierre-Luc
- Mireille NaggarMarie-Odile
- Marie-France LambertChristine Barnès
- Thierry HarcourtDirecteur de la communication
- Florence JanasResponsable éditoriale Harper's Bazaar
- Anne LoiretMédecin
Details
- Released
- 7 November 2023
- Original title
- Le Successeur
- Country
- Belgium, Canada, France
- Written by
- Xavier Legrand, Dominick Parenteau-Lebeuf
- Box office
- $1M
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The Successor: quick answers
Is The Successor worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 112 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Successor?
The Successor runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Successor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Successor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Successor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Successor yet.
Which OTT platform is The Successor on?
The Successor is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Successor?
If you liked The Successor, try The House on Carroll Street, Out of Control, Nobody from Nowhere.
Who directed The Successor?
The Successor (2023) was directed by Xavier Legrand and stars Marc-André Grondin, Yves Jacques, Laetitia Isambert.