The Rookie Guide
Le Routard
Synopsis
Yann can’t find a job he likes or can keep, and dreams of a better life. One day he learns that the famous travel guide Le Routard pays its employees to travel the world. Surely the perfect free holiday! Smooth-talking his way through the door, Yann manages to get himself hired for a trial research trip to Morocco, but he rapidly comes to realise that he’s seriously underestimated the job… Beguiled by Sofia, a feisty tourist guide, Yann gets swept up in an art trafficking operation led by the infamous mobster art dealer Dr Charoux and is plunged into an adventure where nothing will go as planned!
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Hakim Jemili
Yann Tatin
Christian Clavier
Karol Kowalski
Michel Blanc
Docteur Charoux
Manon Azem
Sofia Berrada
Fred Testot
Boris
Medi Sadoun
Mounir
Aude Gogny-Goubert
Frida
Yann Papin
Regis
Alice Taglioni
Marie Nesrine Garnier
Philippe Lefebvre
Marc Aziz Garnier
Youssef Hajdi
Inspecteur Slimane
Céline Groussard
Corinne Bubard
Jérôme Pouly
Bruno Bobard
Jade Phan-Gia
Docteur Wang
Nicolas Buchoux
Directeur Palais Rahman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Alliance Française French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 20, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Mechelen
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Mechelen
- Original Title
- Le Routard
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- White and Yellow Films, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Mechelen
Philippe Mechelen
Stéphane Le Parc
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Mechelen
Director
Philippe Mechelen
Writer
Stéphane Le Parc
Director of Photography
Sébastien Fauchère
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rookie Guide
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What is The Rookie Guide about?
Yann can’t find a job he likes or can keep, and dreams of a better life. One day he learns that the famous travel guide Le Routard pays its employees to travel the world. Surely the perfect free holiday! Smooth-talking his way through the door, Yann manages to get himself hired for a trial research trip to Morocco, but he rapidly comes to realise that he’s seriously underestimated the job… Beguiled by Sofia, a feisty tourist guide, Yann gets swept up in an art trafficking operation led by the infamous mobster art dealer Dr Charoux and is plunged into an adventure where nothing will go as planned!
Who directed The Rookie Guide?
The Rookie Guide was directed by Philippe Mechelen.
Who stars in The Rookie Guide?
The principal cast of The Rookie Guide includes Hakim Jemili, Christian Clavier, Michel Blanc, Manon Azem, Fred Testot.
When was The Rookie Guide released and how long is it?
The Rookie Guide was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rookie Guide?
The Rookie Guide holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.