Welcome to the Sticks
2008, French. Directed by Dany Boon.
Although living a comfortable life in Salon-de-Provence, a charming town in the South of France, Julie has been feeling depressed for a while. To please her, Philippe Abrams, a post office administrator, her husband, tries to obtain a transfer to a seaside town, on the French Riviera, at any cost. The trouble is that he is caught red-handed while trying to scam an inspector. Philippe is immediately banished to the distant unheard of town of Bergues, in the Far North of France...
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,637 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Dany BoonDirector
- Kad MeradPhilippe Abrams
- Dany BoonAntoine Bailleul
- Zoé FélixJulie Abrams
- Lorenzo Ausilia-ForetRaphaël Abrams
- Anne MarivinAnnabelle Deconninck
- Philippe DuquesneFabrice Canoli
- Guy LecluyseYann Vandernoout
- Line RenaudMrs. Bailleul
- Michel GalabruJulie's Great Uncle
- Stéphane FreissJean
- Patrick BossoPoliceman on A7
- Jérôme CommandeurInspector Lebic
Details
- Released
- 20 February 2008
- Original title
- Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Dany Boon, Alexandre Charlot, Franck Magnier
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $245M
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Welcome to the Sticks: quick answers
What comes after Welcome to the Sticks?
Next in the series: Family Is Family (2018).
Is Welcome to the Sticks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,637 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Welcome to the Sticks?
Welcome to the Sticks runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Welcome to the Sticks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Welcome to the Sticks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Welcome to the Sticks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Welcome to the Sticks yet.
Which OTT platform is Welcome to the Sticks on?
Welcome to the Sticks is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Welcome to the Sticks?
If you liked Welcome to the Sticks, try Chinese Puzzle, Bed and Board, Delicacy.
Who directed Welcome to the Sticks?
Welcome to the Sticks (2008) was directed by Dany Boon and stars Kad Merad, Dany Boon, Zoé Félix.