Chinese Puzzle
2013, French. Directed by Cédric Klapisch.
Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 754 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Chinese Puzzle is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cédric KlapischDirector
- Romain DurisXavier Rousseau
- Audrey TautouMartine
- Cécile de FranceIsabelle
- Kelly ReillyWendy
- Sandrine HoltJu
- Flore BonaventuraIsabelle
- Jochen Hägeleles philosophes allemands
- Benoît JacquotXavier's Dad
- Martine DemaretXavier's Mom
- Li Jun LiNancy
- Dominique Besnehardl'éditeur
- Zinedine SoualemM. Boubaker
Details
- Released
- 4 December 2013
- Original title
- Casse-Tête Chinois
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Cédric Klapisch
- Box office
- $17M
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Chinese Puzzle: quick answers
What should I watch before Chinese Puzzle?
Watch The Spanish Apartment (2002) and Russian Dolls (2005) first.
Is Chinese Puzzle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 754 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chinese Puzzle?
Chinese Puzzle runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Chinese Puzzle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Chinese Puzzle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Chinese Puzzle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Chinese Puzzle is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Chinese Puzzle on?
Chinese Puzzle is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chinese Puzzle?
If you liked Chinese Puzzle, try Jack Goes Boating, Love Don't Co$t a Thing, Waiting for Bojangles.
Who directed Chinese Puzzle?
Chinese Puzzle (2013) was directed by Cédric Klapisch and stars Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cécile de France.