The Sweet Escape
2015, French. Directed by Bruno Podalydès.
Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sweet Escape
The Sweet Escape is streaming on OVID, France Channel, and Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bruno PodalydèsDirector
- Bruno PodalydèsMichel
- Sandrine KiberlainRachelle
- Agnès JaouiLaëtitia
- Vimala PonsMila
- Denis PodalydèsRémi
- Michel VuillermozChristophe
- Jean-Noël BroutéDamien
- Pierre ArditiFisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi
- Noémie LvovskyMrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor
- Samir GuesmiDelivery guy
- Mehdi DjaadiHypermarket vigil
- BlutchBastien
Details
- Released
- 10 June 2015
- Original title
- Comme un avion
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Bruno Podalydès
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The Sweet Escape: quick answers
Is The Sweet Escape worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 157 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sweet Escape?
The Sweet Escape runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Sweet Escape have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sweet Escape. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sweet Escape parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sweet Escape yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sweet Escape on?
The Sweet Escape is streaming on OVID, France Channel, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sweet Escape?
If you liked The Sweet Escape, try Alice and the Mayor, SubUrbia, Bye Bye Morons.
Who directed The Sweet Escape?
The Sweet Escape (2015) was directed by Bruno Podalydès and stars Bruno Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Agnès Jaoui.