
René
2002, French. Directed by Alain Cavalier.
René, a children's theater performer, has a problem : he is a hearty eater and he weighs no less than 155 kilos. After being abandoned by his girlfriend, René decides to go on a diet, notably to reconquer her. It is also an opportunity for him to question his former lifestyle and to define new values...
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 August 2002
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain Cavalier
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How long is René?
René runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does René have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is René on?
René isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like René?
If you liked René, try Love Me No More, The Cut, Hands of Stone.
Who directed René?
René (2002) was directed by Alain Cavalier and stars Joël Lefrançois, Nathalie Malbranche, Nathalie Grandcamp.