My Best Friend
Mon meilleur ami
“It takes a lifetime to learn the meaning of friendship... François has 10 days.”
Synopsis
Catherine refuses to believe that her business partner, the unlikeable François, has a best friend, so she challenges him to set up an introduction. Scrambling to find someone willing to pose as his best pal, François enlists the services of a charming taxi driver to play the part.
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Daniel Auteuil
François Coste
Dany Boon
Bruno Bouley
Julie Gayet
Catherine, François's partner
Julie Durand
Louise Coste, François's daughter
Henri Garcin
Étienne Delamotte, producer
Jacques Mathou
Mr. Bouley, Bruno's father
Marie Pillet
Mrs. Bouley, Bruno's mother
Élisabeth Bourgine
Julia
Jacques Spiesser
Letellier
Audrey Marnay
Marianne, Catherine's companion
Alain Rimoux
Merchant at dinner
Éric Frey
Friend at dinner
Fabienne Chaudat
Madame Lebinet
Jean-François Kopf
Auctioneer
Marc Faure
Friend at dinner
Philippe du Janerand
Luc Lebinet, school friend
Jean-Pierre Foucault
Self
Étienne Draber
Speaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Patrice Leconte
- Original Score
- Xavier Demerliac
- Original Title
- Mon meilleur ami
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fidélité Productions, Wild Bunch, Lucky Red, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Jérôme Tonnerre, Patrice Leconte, Olivier Dazat
Xavier Demerliac
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Joëlle Hache
Marc Missonnier, Olivier Delbosc
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Director of Photography
Patrice Leconte
Director
Marc Missonnier
Producer
Xavier Demerliac
Original Music Composer
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Annie Périer
Costume Design
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Jérôme Tonnerre
Screenplay
Patrice Leconte
Screenplay
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Stéphane Bidault
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Best Friend
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What is My Best Friend about?
Catherine refuses to believe that her business partner, the unlikeable François, has a best friend, so she challenges him to set up an introduction. Scrambling to find someone willing to pose as his best pal, François enlists the services of a charming taxi driver to play the part.
Who directed My Best Friend?
My Best Friend was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in My Best Friend?
The principal cast of My Best Friend includes Daniel Auteuil, Dany Boon, Julie Gayet, Julie Durand, Henri Garcin.
When was My Best Friend released and how long is it?
My Best Friend was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for My Best Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Best Friend was composed by Xavier Demerliac.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Best Friend?
My Best Friend holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).