
Thanks for the Gesture
2000, French. Directed by Claude Faraldo.
A story about a man and his dog, this film is a wrought urban drama about the gritty realities of life on the street. Middle-aged Michel wanders the streets of Paris aimlessly until he happens upon an abused dog. When the police threaten to take the animal away, he reluctantly turns to his former lover who works with the city. The results prove to be disastrous for the brittle Michel.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 19 January 2000
- Original title
- Merci pour le geste
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How long is Thanks for the Gesture?
Thanks for the Gesture runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Thanks for the Gesture on?
Thanks for the Gesture isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 January 2000. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thanks for the Gesture?
If you liked Thanks for the Gesture, try CQ, Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle, Whatever It Takes.
Who directed Thanks for the Gesture?
Thanks for the Gesture (2000) was directed by Claude Faraldo and stars Donatienne Dupont.