Million Dollar Madness

On a rigged deadline and under ruthless pressure at a cutthroat construction firm, Stan finds himself pushed to the edge when a layoff notice lands on his desk. In a desperate bid to secure his future, he pockets a million euros from the vault and runs off with his fiancée Marine, planning a clean break. He soon learns that his termination may be in flux, a twist that raises the stakes and complicates every move. With the only remaining key for the vault nowhere to be found, Stan must outsmart the system and stay one step ahead of suspicious colleagues. He enlists Hippolyte, a locksmith famed for unpredictable solutions, and the night spirals into chaos. Friendships and motives twist throughout.

Directed by Grégoire Vigneron from an original script by Julie Ponsonnet and Isabelle Jacquet, Million Dollar Madness lands in 2025 as a sharp witted French comedy about mischief and cunning in the workplace, blending brisk dialogue with physical comedy tonight.

Box office details have not been publicly disclosed, as the film completes festival circulation and moves into general distribution. Early indicators suggest a modest, locally resonant release with potential for word of mouth, especially among fans of French caper humor.

The city becomes a character as streets glow under night lamps. The film nods to classic caper comedies while leaning into modern workplace satire. With Christian Clavier headlining and a lively ensemble, it aims for memorable lines and setups that could fuel conversations and memes, Paris providing a stylish backdrop.

Reception so far shows a mixed pulse, with a 5.0 average from 12 votes signaling split opinions. Thematically, it explores ambition versus ethics, the chaos of a last minute scheme, and a quirky partnership that fuels the night while keeping the stakes human. Critics may debate whether the finale lands.