The Intouchables
Sometimes you have to reach into someone else's world to find out what's missing in your own.
Overview
A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The movie is based on a true story from Paris, France. It highlights the societal issues of discrimination against people with disabilities, racial prejudice, and the struggle for social equality.
- The heartwarming and humorous portrayal of an unlikely friendship between two diverse individuals.
- Exceptional performances by Omar Sy and Francois Cluzet that received critical acclaim.
- A powerful exploration of themes such as disability, race, class, and humanity.
- A poignant and entertaining film with universal appeal.
Fun Facts
- 'The Intouchables' became the highest-grossing French film of all time in France, surpassing 'Les Choristes'.
- The real-life Philippe (played by Francois Cluzet) appeared as a guest on an episode of the French version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' before the movie's release.
- The original title 'Intouchables' is a play on words in French, meaning 'Untouchable' (as in untouchable by the law) and also referring to Philippe's physical condition.
Available Languages
Français
FR
Title: Intouchables
"Parfois, vous devez entrer dans le monde de quelqu’un d’autre pour découvrir ce qui manque dans le vôtre."
English
US
Title: The Intouchables
"Sometimes you have to reach into someone else's world to find out what's missing in your own."
Español
ES
Title: Intocable
"A veces tienes que buscar en el mundo de otra persona para descubrir qué falta en el tuyo."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Ziemlich beste Freunde
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Italiano
IT
Title: Quasi amici - Intouchables
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Can Dostum
"Güneş göremedim diye ağlarsan yıldızları da göremezsin."
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Reviews
Funny and moving for a difficult topic to talk about. François Cluzet and Omar Sy perform amazingly well although the rest of the cast is also very good.
Famous Quotes
"Don't wait for things to get easier, simpler, better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now. Otherwise, you'll run out of time."
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar