Three Men and a Cradle
3 Hommes et un couffin
“In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.”
Synopsis
Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.
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Top Cast
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Roland Giraud
Pierre
Michel Boujenah
Michel
André Dussollier
Jacques
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Sylvia
Dominique Lavanant
Ms. Rapons
Marthe Villalonga
Antoinette
Annick Alane
Pharmacist
Josine Comellas
Ms. Rodriguez, concierge
Jennifer Moret
Marie Nr. 2
François Domange
Paul
Gabriel Jabbour
Superior
Julien Maurel
Guy
Jean Barney
Gérard
Marianne Basler
Nathalie
Christian Bouillette
First policeman
Gilles Cohen
Second rogue
Basile de Bodt
Young man
Louis Julien
Lucien
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coline Serreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Coline Serreau
- Original Title
- 3 Hommes et un couffin
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Soprofilms, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coline Serreau
Coline Serreau
Jean-Jacques Bouhon, Jean-Yves Escoffier
Catherine Renault
Jean-François Lepetit
Department Leadership Roster
Coline Serreau
Director
Coline Serreau
Screenplay
Jean-Jacques Bouhon
Director of Photography
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Catherine Renault
Editor
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Poussine Mercanton
Costume Design
Edith Vesperini
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Men and a Cradle
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What is Three Men and a Cradle about?
Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.
Who directed Three Men and a Cradle?
Three Men and a Cradle was directed by Coline Serreau.
Who stars in Three Men and a Cradle?
The principal cast of Three Men and a Cradle includes Roland Giraud, Michel Boujenah, André Dussollier, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Dominique Lavanant.
When was Three Men and a Cradle released and how long is it?
Three Men and a Cradle was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Three Men and a Cradle make at the box office?
Three Men and a Cradle grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Men and a Cradle?
Three Men and a Cradle holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).