Welcome to the Sticks 2008
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Gummy
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SplatAlthough living a comfortable life in Salon-de-Provence, a charming town in the South of France, Julie has been feeling depressed for a while. To please her, Philippe Abrams, a post office administrator, her husband, tries to obtain a transfer to a seaside town, on the French Riviera, at any cost. The trouble is that he is caught red-handed while trying to scam an inspector. Philippe is immediately banished to the distant unheard of town of Bergues, in the Far North of France...
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Philippe Abrams
as Antoine Bailleul
as Julie Abrams
as Raphaël Abrams
as Annabelle Deconninck
as Fabrice Canoli
as Yann Vandernoout
as Mrs. Bailleul
as Julie's Great Uncle
as Jean
Director:
Writer:
Dany Boon, Alexandre Charlot, Franck Magnier
Stars:
Kad Merad, Dany Boon, Zoé Félix, Lorenzo Ausilia-Foret, Anne Marivin, Philippe Duquesne, Guy Lecluyse, Line Renaud, Michel Galabru, Stéphane Freiss,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
106 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Welcome to the Sticks
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Philippe Abrams
as Antoine Bailleul
as Julie Abrams
as Raphaël Abrams
as Annabelle Deconninck
as Fabrice Canoli
as Yann Vandernoout
as Mrs. Bailleul
as Julie's Great Uncle
as Jean
as Policeman on A7
as Inspector Lebic
as Tony
as Mr. Vasseur
as Mr. Leborgne
as Mr. Mahieux
as Mr. Tizaute
as Old Lady singing the 'P'tit Quinquin'
as Customer at Post Office
as Angry Customer at Post Office
as Brewery Server
as Momo
as Philippe's Ex-Colleague
as Office Worker at Salon
as Gas Station Employee
as Man with Moped
as Policeman in Bergues
as Woman at Julie's uncle's
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