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Le retour du héros

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In 1809 a soldier is called up to the front, leaving his fiancée heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up, but her plans go awry when he reappears.
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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 12/09/2018
3/5
The main pleasure here is the sparky chemistry between Laurent's screwball-style smart cookie heroine and Dujardin's lovable rogue. Go to Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) 12/07/2018
3/5
It's admirably silly, though, played with aplomb by a game cast, and it features some amusingly rococo lines. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 12/06/2018
3/5
[A] ridiculous yet enjoyable romp... Go to Full Review Katie Hogan She Likes Movies 01/29/2020
The pure comedy in the film is pitch perfect, from ridiculous situations to romantic comedy territory that is actually delightful to follow. Go to Full Review Peter Sobczynski eFilmCritic.com 02/20/2019
The basic comedic premise is an extremely thin one and the film never quite figures out a way to build on it to increase either the stakes or the laughs. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 12/11/2018
3/5
Though the film deepens a little towards the end, it's always light, picturesque entertainment. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/21/2020 Delightful and ridiculous in the best way. Great chemistry. See more 03/09/2019 Excellent French comedic period piece with outstanding performances and lovely settings. We just saw it at the Sedona film Festival See more 11/17/2018 An ideal date night film - home or cinema. See more 09/18/2018 Good movie, he is very charming. Im sure is quite inacurate thou See more 03/23/2018 Laughter galore as conman mingles with aristocracy with gallant war stories & love duel ensues. best fun laughing movie since ages. See more Read all reviews
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Laurent Tirard

Director

Jean Dujardin

Capitaine Neuville

Mélanie Laurent

Elisabeth Beaugrand

Noémie Merlant

Pauline

Féodor Atkine

Général Mortier Duplessis

Mathilde Roehrich

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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1809 a soldier is called up to the front, leaving his fiancée heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up, but her plans go awry when he reappears.
Director
Laurent Tirard
Screenwriter
Laurent Tirard
Distributor
Distrib Films
Production Co
Studio Canal
Genre
Comedy, History, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 7, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.9K
Runtime
1h 30m