The Bare Necessity
2019, French. Directed by Erwan Le Duc.
Pierre Perdrix has been enjoying an enchanted though restless existence since the enigmatic Juliette Webb burst into his life, a stranger who landed in his family's unique world like a meteorite, and who by her presence alone will force this tight-knit microcosm to redefie their boundaries and finally begin to fully live their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Bare Necessity is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Erwan Le DucDirector
- Swann ArlaudLa Capitaine Pierre Perdrix
- Maud WylerJuliette Webb
- Fanny ArdantThérèse Perdrix
- Nicolas MauryJulien Perdrix
- Patience MunchenbachMarion Perdrix
- Alexandre SteigerLe Lieutenant Michel Smicer
- Adama NianeLe Lieutenant Arsène Njo Léa
- Sébastien PoirotSébastien - Un Chanteur
- Xavier BoulangerEric
- Tobias NuyttenJoël
- Atmen KelifSerge
- Yan TassinPascal
Details
- Released
- 14 August 2019
- Original title
- Perdrix
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Erwan Le Duc
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The Bare Necessity: quick answers
Is The Bare Necessity worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bare Necessity?
The Bare Necessity runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Bare Necessity have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bare Necessity. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bare Necessity parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Bare Necessity yet.
Which OTT platform is The Bare Necessity on?
The Bare Necessity is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bare Necessity?
If you liked The Bare Necessity, try Grumpy Old Men, Seems Like Old Times, Yoh! Bestie.
Who directed The Bare Necessity?
The Bare Necessity (2019) was directed by Erwan Le Duc and stars Swann Arlaud, Maud Wyler, Fanny Ardant.