The Valet
2006, French. Directed by Francis Veber.
Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 565 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Valet
The Valet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Francis VeberDirector
- Gad ElmalehFrançois Pignon
- Alice TaglioniÉléna Simonsen
- Daniel AuteuilPierre Levasseur
- Kristin Scott ThomasChristine Levasseur
- Richard BerryMaître Foix
- Virginie LedoyenEmilie
- Dany BoonRichard
- Michel JonaszAndré Pignon
- Michel AumontDoctor
- Laurent GamelonPaul
- Patrick MillePascal
- Michèle GarciaLouise Pignon
Details
- Released
- 29 March 2006
- Original title
- La Doublure
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Francis Veber, Declan May
- Box office
- $29M
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The Valet: quick answers
Is The Valet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 565 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Valet?
The Valet runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Valet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Valet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Valet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Valet is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Valet on?
The Valet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Valet?
If you liked The Valet, try La Cage aux Folles, La Cage aux Folles II, It Boy.
Who directed The Valet?
The Valet (2006) was directed by Francis Veber and stars Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil.