Take a Chance on Me
Marie-Line et son juge
Synopsis
Marie-Line is juggling between odd jobs to support her agoraphobic father. Despite the precariousness of their lifestyle, she remains a lively and cheerful young woman. Yet, after a series of unfortunate events, she is fired from her job and sentenced by a judge to a small penalty. A few days later, this very judge will be in a position to help her get back on track – a chance for Marie-Line but also the beginning of an unlikely friendship.
Top Cast
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Louane
Marie-Line Leroy
Michel Blanc
Judge Gilles d'Outremont
Victor Belmondo
Alexandre Moreno
Philippe Rebbot
M. Leroy
Nathalie Richard
Evelyne
Alexandra Gentil
Johanna Leroy
Ekaterina Rusnak
Gala
Ambre Munié
Louise
Samuel Messberg
Samuel
Tobias Nuytten
Julien
Vincent Bramoullé
Yann
Aurélie Léma
The Lawyer
Mathieu Perotto
The Prosecutor
Marie-Pierre Bellefleur
Sandrine
Christophe Ntakabanyura
José
Bertrand Nadler
Lawyer José
Gabrielle Atger
Lawyer Sandrine
Ewens Abid
The Accused
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Améris
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Améris, Marion Michau
- Original Title
- Marie-Line et son juge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Escazal Films, Normandie Images, Région Normandie, Cofimage 24, CNC, Canal+, Palatine Étoile 19
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Améris
Jean-Pierre Améris, Marion Michau, Murielle Magellan
Virginie Saint-Martin
Christine Lucas Navarro
Sophie Révil, Denis Carot
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Améris
Screenplay
Marion Michau
Screenplay
Virginie Saint-Martin
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Améris
Director
Sophie Révil
Producer
Denis Carot
Producer
Christine Lucas Navarro
Editor
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
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.
Self-harm • Threat • Language
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take a Chance on Me
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What is Take a Chance on Me about?
Marie-Line is juggling between odd jobs to support her agoraphobic father. Despite the precariousness of their lifestyle, she remains a lively and cheerful young woman. Yet, after a series of unfortunate events, she is fired from her job and sentenced by a judge to a small penalty. A few days later, this very judge will be in a position to help her get back on track – a chance for Marie-Line but also the beginning of an unlikely friendship.
Who directed Take a Chance on Me?
Take a Chance on Me was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris.
Who stars in Take a Chance on Me?
The principal cast of Take a Chance on Me includes Louane, Michel Blanc, Victor Belmondo, Philippe Rebbot, Nathalie Richard.
When was Take a Chance on Me released and how long is it?
Take a Chance on Me was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Take a Chance on Me make at the box office?
Take a Chance on Me grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take a Chance on Me?
Take a Chance on Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.