The Nannies

Angèle is a thirtysomething woman from the Ivory Coast who gets by on quick talk and daring choices. After a run-in with dangerous criminals she takes a risky new path and signs on as a nanny in upscale Paris, working for Hélène and her eight-year-old son Arthur. As she settles into the household she meets other domestic workers and sees the poor conditions they face. Instead of staying silent she pushes for better treatment, with the help of a young lawyer who grows close to her. The film follows Angèle balancing safety, solidarity and unexpected warmth toward the family she cares for, while keeping its tone light and spoiler-free.

Released in 2022, The Nannies was created by Julien Rambaldi and Jean-Luc Gaget. This French comedy stars Eye Haïdara, Ahmed Sylla and Léa Drucker, pairing social observation with accessible humor aimed at audiences. It later reached television viewers across platforms.

The movie had a limited theatrical presence outside France and didn't register as a global blockbuster. It found most of its audience in French-speaking territories and later through streaming, relying on local promotion and word of mouth ultimately.

While not a breakout cultural phenomenon, The Nannies prompted conversations in France about domestic labor and immigrant workers. Community groups and online commenters shared scenes and anecdotes that highlighted employment inequalities, and the film became a reference point in some social media discussions about worker rights.

Critical and audience response leaned mixed to positive, the vote average sitting at about 6.375 out of 10. Many reviewers and viewers praised the performances of Eye Haïdara and Léa Drucker, and appreciated the way humor is used to shine a light on labor rights, class differences and immigration. Some critics mentioned uneven pacing, but audiences often enjoyed the warm moments and the gentle romantic subplot.