Pardon Mon Affaire (1976)

Kernel Score: 77% · 219 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Released: 1976-09-22

Runtime: 105 minutes

Overview

On an otherwise normal day, Étienne, a happily married man and a good father, sees something that stops him dead in his tracks: a gorgeous woman in a billowing red dress. Long after she has left his vision, her memory continues to haunt his mind. He falls instantly in love with her and tries everything to get to know her better. Helping Étienne snare his elusive lady in red are his three bumbling buddies, which all have secret affairs and/or cheat on their wives.

Pardon Mon Affaire parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Pardon Mon Affaire is a 1970s French comedy centered on infidelity, adultery, and a midlife crisis, played for humor.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Adultery and multiple characters' secret affairs are central to the comedic plot.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Yves Robert

Cast

  • Jean Rochefort as Étienne
  • Claude Brasseur as Daniel
  • Guy Bedos as Simon
  • Victor Lanoux as Bouly
  • Danièle Delorme as Marthe Dorsay
  • Anny Duperey as Charlotte
  • Marthe Villalonga as Mouchy Messina
  • Louise Conte as Étienne's Godmother
  • Maurice Bénichou as Gonthier
  • Christophe Bourseiller as Lucien

Pardon Mon Affaire FAQ

Is Pardon Mon Affaire good?

Pardon Mon Affaire has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 219 audience ratings.

Is Pardon Mon Affaire OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Pardon Mon Affaire is a 1970s French comedy centered on infidelity, adultery, and a midlife crisis, played for humor.

What movies are like Pardon Mon Affaire?

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