The Intouchables
After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.
Directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano · Comedy · Drama · 112 min · 2011
Trailer
Director
Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Writer
Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Studio
Gaumont / TF1 Films Production / Quad Productions / Chaocorp / Ten Films
Release
02 Nov 2011
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic, hires Driss, an ex-convict, as his caregiver. Despite cultural and social differences, the two form a deep friendship that transforms their lives. Through humor, empathy, and mutual respect, they navigate physical, emotional, and social challenges. The film explores friendship, personal growth, and human dignity, blending comedy and drama to highlight the transformative power of connection and understanding across divides.
Cast & Characters
Philippe
François Cluzet
Bakary "Driss" Bassari
Omar Sy
Yvonne
Anne Le Ny
Magalie
Audrey Fleurot
Marcelle
Clotilde Mollet
Elisa
Alba Gaïa Bellugi
Nathalie Lecomte
Joséphine de Meaux
Adama, Driss's cousin
Cyril Mendy
Albert
Christian Ameri
Antoine
Grégoire Oestermann
Chantal
Marie-Laure Descoureaux
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $13.0M, The Intouchables has grossed $426.6M worldwide — about 32.8x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
After four weeks, by 25 November 2011, The Intouchables had already become the most-watched film in France in 2011.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Intouchables holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,024,790 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,024,790 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Intouchables's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Intouchables holds a 75% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Intouchables's IMDb rating?+
The Intouchables has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,024,790 votes.
What is The Intouchables's Metacritic score?+
The Intouchables has a Metascore of 57/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Intouchables good? What are critics saying?+
The Intouchables holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,024,790 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Intouchables?+
The Intouchables has a runtime of 112 min.
Who directed The Intouchables?+
The Intouchables was directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano.
Where can I watch The Intouchables?+
The Intouchables is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film has received positive reviews for its humor, performances, and emotional depth. The trailer's glowing comments have led many viewers to eagerly anticipate the movie's release. Some reviewers praise the movie's ability to balance laughs with tears, making it a "funny and moving" experience.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Funny and moving for a difficult topic to talk about. François Cluzet and Omar Sy perform amazingly well although the rest of the cast is also very good.
Andres Gomez · 9/10
From the trailer's comments
One of the finest movies ever made.
@MPTghtyuiop · 114 likesYou know it's a good movie when you want to cry and laugh at the same time, and your begging to see more at the end plus, and it's only the trailer.
@melshaydiecoop · 92 likesBest movie ever! I seriously recommend watching this. You'll die laughing and cry your eyes out at the same time!
@Falibron · 67 likesThis movie Is always bring smiles on my face... Really one of my personal fav movie of all time....
@jimmpy83 · 282 likeshands down the best French movie and one my personal all time favorites.
@نونيم-ي4ح · 21 likesWhen I first watched this movie I spent the next four days showing it to groups of my friends who would agree to watch this. That’s how much I loved this movie. And I hope hart and them give it true justice.
@HERBERTinALASKA · 30 likessaw this in french class, its AMAZING.
@simoneeify · 116 likesOne of the best films ever created
@dryb3301 · 12 likes
