Thanks to my Friends
In Thanks to my Friends, a man in his mid 30s pauses to reassess what matters after running into someone from his past. The film follows his awkward attempts to reconcile old regrets with present comforts, as conversations with friends and old flames force him to rethink career choices,... Read more
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About Thanks to my Friends
In Thanks to my Friends, a man in his mid 30s pauses to reassess what matters after running into someone from his past. The film follows his awkward attempts to reconcile old regrets with present comforts, as conversations with friends and old flames force him to rethink career choices, relationships, and everyday priorities. The story leans on casual, often uncomfortable humor, with scenes that highlight the small, telling moments of adult life. It stays light on plot twists, preferring to hang on character beats and the chemistry between the leads.
Released in 2015, the movie was directed by Alex Lutz and created by Tom Dingler and Bruno Sanches. The cast includes Alex Lutz as Alexandre Ludon, Bruno Sanches as Jeff Cortes, Tom Dingler as Thibault Redinger, Audrey Lamy as Cécile, and Anne Marivin as Carole, giving the piece a tight ensemble feel.
Commercial figures for the film were not widely reported, and it did not register as a major box office event. That suggests a relatively modest theatrical presence, with the movie reaching viewers mainly through regional screenings and fan interest rather than a broad international run.
Critical response was mixed, reflected in an average user rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 69 votes. Reviewers tended to praise the performances and the comic timing among the principal actors while noting that the film sometimes favors familiar sitcom setups over deeper storytelling. Themes include friendship, second chances, and the small compromises people make as they age.
While Thanks to my Friends never became a mainstream cultural phenomenon, it found appreciation among fans of the cast and viewers who enjoy understated comedies about adult life. Its moments of honest, offhand humor and the rapport among the performers helped it maintain a quiet following, particularly among audiences who like character-driven, conversational films.
Details
- Release Date
- May 06, 2015
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- User Ratings
- 69 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Comedy
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Same Player
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Alex Lutz
Alexandre Ludon
Bruno Sanches
Jeff Cortes
Tom Dingler
Thibault Redinger
Audrey Lamy
Cécile
Anne Marivin
Carole
Sylvie Testud
Stéphane Brunge
Julia Piaton
Helen
Emmanuelle Michelet
Florence
Delphine Baril
Noémie
Vincent Deniard
Le fou du Bus
Director: Alex Lutz
Written by: Tom Dingler, Bruno Sanches