I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster
2008, French. Directed by Samuel Benchetrit.
Told in four vignettes, this existential comedy relates the exploits of four aspiring criminals who hope to improve their lot, but find that they might not have what it takes for a life of crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 26 March 2008
- Original title
- J'ai toujours rêvé d'être un gangster
- Country
- France
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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster: quick answers
Is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster have a post-credits scene?
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I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster on?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 March 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
If you liked I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster, try Bazaar (Murder in the Building), Things Change, Intermission.
Who directed I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster?
I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster (2008) was directed by Samuel Benchetrit and stars Anna Mouglalis, Édouard Baer, Jean Rochefort.