The Bélier Family (2014)

Kernel Score: 78% · 2,445 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Comedy, Music, Drama

Released: 2014-12-17

Runtime: 105 minutes

Is The Bélier Family worth watching?

Worth watching. A French teen is the hearing voice for her deaf family, then discovers she can sing. It's warm, funny and moving, with a good message about letting kids grow up. A crowd-pleasing family comedy-drama.

Watch it if you

  • like feel-good coming-of-age stories
  • enjoy French comedies with heart
  • want a family drama about music and independence

Skip it if you

  • dislike sentimental endings
  • prefer fresh storytelling over familiar beats

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch The Bélier Family

  • Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.

The Bélier Family parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that The Belier Family is a PG comedy-drama about a hearing teenager in a deaf family who discovers a talent for singing, with warm family themes.

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

Movies like The Bélier Family

If you liked The Bélier Family, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • CODA (2021) — 90%: The American remake of this exact story, also warm and funny.
  • Sound of Metal (2020) — 87%: Powerful drama about deafness and music.
  • Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Feel-good coming-of-age story centered on music.
  • Billy Elliot (2000) — 88%: Young person finds their passion despite a family's doubts.
  • The Chorus (2004) — 86%: French feel-good drama about music changing young lives.
  • Begin Again (2014) — 80%: Warm, music-driven story about starting over.

Director

Eric Lartigau

Cast

  • Louane as Paula Bélier
  • Karin Viard as Gigi Bélier
  • François Damiens as Rodolphe Bélier
  • Éric Elmosnino as Fabien Thomasson
  • Roxane Duran as Mathilde
  • Ilian Bergala as Gabriel Chevignon
  • Luca Gelberg as Quentin Bélier
  • Mar Sodupe as Ms. Dos Santos
  • Stéphan Wojtowicz as Lapidus
  • Jérôme Kircher as Doctor Pugeot

The Bélier Family FAQ

Is The Bélier Family worth watching?

Worth watching. A French teen is the hearing voice for her deaf family, then discovers she can sing. It's warm, funny and moving, with a good message about letting kids grow up. A crowd-pleasing family comedy-drama.

Where can I watch The Bélier Family?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Bélier Family OK for kids?

The Bélier Family is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Belier Family is a PG comedy-drama about a hearing teenager in a deaf family who discovers a talent for singing, with warm family themes.

What movies are like The Bélier Family?

If you liked The Bélier Family, try CODA, Sound of Metal, Sing Street and Billy Elliot.