You Don't Choose Your Family(2011)
On ne choisit pas sa famille
You Don't Choose Your Family Synopsis
César Borgnoli, an unsuccessful car salesman from Italy, lives well beyond his means. In order to get out of his financial disaster, he agrees to a deal: he pretends to be the husband of his sister's girlfriend Kim so she can legally adopt a little girl from Thailand. Caesar believes this to be a great idea and is looking forward to his trip to Thailand. After all, he is going to be able to mix business with pleasure--so he thinks. He didn't expect the local police, the Chinese Triads and the director of the orphanage to chip in, who want to make sure that little Mai is going to end up in a nice family.
You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Christian Clavier, released on November 9, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Muriel Robin and Héléna Noguerra. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 199 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Clavier
- Writers:
- Christian Clavier, Michel Delgado
- Cinematographer:
- Pascal Ridao
- Composer:
- Jean-Philippe Goude
- Production:
- Les Films du Kiosque, Ouille Productions, Studio 37, Aurel Films, TF1 Films Production
- Revenue:
- $2,419,473
- Status:
- Released
You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) Trailer
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You Don't Choose Your Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christian Clavier
as César
Jean Reno
as Luix
Muriel Robin
as Kim
Héléna Noguerra
as Alex
Michel Vuillermoz
as Jean-Paul
Hélène Patarot
as Mère supérieure
Anna Gaylor
as La mère de César
Caroline Anglade
as Coralie, la coiffeuse
Sophie-Charlotte Husson
as La présentatrice TV
Simon Astier
as Hervé
Rodolphe Congé
as Bruno
Annie Savarin
as Irène
Key crew
Directed by Christian Clavier, written by Christian Clavier and Michel Delgado.
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You Don't Choose Your Family Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 199 ratings.
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You Don't Choose Your Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch You Don't Choose Your Family online?
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You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in You Don't Choose Your Family?
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The main cast of You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) includes Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Muriel Robin, Héléna Noguerra and Michel Vuillermoz. The film was directed by Christian Clavier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was You Don't Choose Your Family released?
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You Don't Choose Your Family was released on November 9, 2011 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is You Don't Choose Your Family worth watching?
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You Don't Choose Your Family (2011) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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