The Fabulous Patars
2016, French. Directed by Sophie Reine.
Denis struggles to raise his boisterous daughters Janine and Mercredi on his own while holding down two jobs. Everything goes sour when Denis forgets Mercredi one too many times at the school gates. Séverine, a cheerful social worker, is appointed to scrutinize the family’s daily lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fabulous Patars
The Fabulous Patars is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sophie ReineDirector
- Gustave KervernDenis Patar
- Camille CottinSéverine
- Fanie ZaniniMercredi
- Héloïse DugasJanine
- Mathieu MétralMathieu, le chef du service de la DASS
- François BureloupDirecteur de supermarché
- Thomas GuyRobert
- Édith Le MerdyMadame Cramelle
- Daniel CohenLe policier
- Vincent ClaudeDenis Patar jeune
- Zoé GarciaHarmonie
- Moussa MaaskriAssistant social
Details
- Released
- 14 December 2016
- Original title
- Cigarettes et chocolat chaud
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Sophie Reine, Gladys Marciano
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The Fabulous Patars: quick answers
Is The Fabulous Patars worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fabulous Patars?
The Fabulous Patars runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Fabulous Patars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fabulous Patars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fabulous Patars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Fabulous Patars yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fabulous Patars on?
The Fabulous Patars is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fabulous Patars?
If you liked The Fabulous Patars, try LOL 2.0: Anne’s Golden Hour, Three Men and a Cradle, The Trouble with Angels.
Who directed The Fabulous Patars?
The Fabulous Patars (2016) was directed by Sophie Reine and stars Gustave Kervern, Camille Cottin, Fanie Zanini.