The Slap
1974, French. Directed by Claude Pinoteau.
A Parisian teacher loses his cool when his teenage daughter tells him she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Slap
The Slap is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude PinoteauDirector
- Lino VenturaJean Douléan
- Annie GirardotHélène Douléan
- Isabelle AdjaniIsabelle Douléan
- Nicole CourcelMadeleine
- Francis PerrinMarc Morillon
- Jacques SpiesserRémy Abeillé
- Michel AumontCharvin
- Robert HardyRobert Dickinson
- Nathalie BayeChristine Abeillé
- Xavier GélinXavier
- Georges WilsonPierre
- Annick AlaneJean's housekeeper
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1974
- Original title
- La Gifle
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Jean-Loup Dabadie, Claude Pinoteau
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The Slap: quick answers
Is The Slap worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Slap?
The Slap runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Slap have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Slap. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Slap parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Slap yet.
Which OTT platform is The Slap on?
The Slap is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Slap?
If you liked The Slap, try LOL, Chéri, Anywhere but Here.
Who directed The Slap?
The Slap (1974) was directed by Claude Pinoteau and stars Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot, Isabelle Adjani.