Enjoy my selection of the best French movies on Netflix for 2022 listed below.
You will also not want to miss reading about the best French TV series to watch on Netflix.
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- Top 6 Best French Movies on Netflix
- Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain)
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- Blue is the warmest colour (La vie d'Adele chapitres 1 & 2)
- The diving bell and the butterfly (Le scaphandre et la papillon)
- Intouchables
- Do you want to watch the great shows listed in this guide?
- Blind Date (Un peu beaucoup aveuglement)
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Top 6 Best French Movies on Netflix
Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d’Amelie Poulain)
If you are visiting Paris you will love this film which showcases the French capital! This whimsical film centres around a young woman named Amelie.
A romantic comedy and an absolute classic – if you haven’t seen Amelie add it straight to your must-see movie list! Amelie is definitely a travel movie that will inspire your wanderlust.
Starring Audrey Tatou as Amelie a waitress working in Montmartre who decides to improve the lives of those around her.
The movie features over 80 locations in Paris and will have you booking the next flight to see the city and the French countryside for yourself. If you are planning to visit Paris soon check out my guide to the French capital for first time visitors.
- Directed by – Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Released in – 2001
- Runs for – 121 minutes.
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Blue is the warmest colour (La vie d’Adele chapitres 1 & 2)
A moving love story about a French teenager Adele who discovers desire and freedom when blue haired art student Emma comes into her life.
This film won the Palme d”Or at the Cannes film festival in 2013 and stars Lea Seydoux and Adele Exarchapoulos in the lead roles.
The story is based on the novel of the same name by author Julie Maroh.
- Directed by – Abdellatif Kechiche
- Released in – 2013
- Runs for – 187 minutes.
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The diving bell and the butterfly (Le scaphandre et la papillon)
The true story of Jean-Dominique Beauby who at the age of 43 had a stroke which left him with locked-in syndrome. Unable to move or communicate except through blinking his left eye for yes or no this film is based on the book dictated by him letter by letter.
The role of Jean-Dominique is played by Mathieu Amalric.
The film was nominated for 4 Academy Awards.
- Directed by – Julian Schnabel
- Released in – 2007
- Runs for – 112 minutes
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Intouchables
A feel-good movie about the friendship that develops between a wealthy quadriplegic man and his carer. This was a huge box-office hit in France and is an easy-to-watch movie.
We absolutely loved this movie – it is funny, warm and very touching. It was also lovely to find out at the end where the men are today. Starring Omar Sy and Francois Cluzet I highly recommend this film.
- Directed by – Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano
- Released in – 2012
- Runs for – 112 minutes
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Blind Date (Un peu beaucoup aveuglement)
A French romantic comedy – an inspiring pianist moves next to a puzzle inventor who can only work in silence! What could possibly go wrong? Another great French comedy that really should be on your to-watch list!
Starring Malanie Bernier, Clovis Cornillac and Philippe Duquesne this film was one of my favourites (my husband wasn’t so keen) but it is a light, romantic comedy set in Paris and a lot of fun.
- Directed by – Clovis Cornillac
- Released in – 2015
- Runs for – 90 minutes.
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I hope you have enjoyed my selection of the best French movies on Netflix do let me know if you have any suggestions of more that I can add!
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Additional mention – Le Chant du Loup (The Wolf’s Call)
Further information for visiting Paris/ France
I have a number of posts about Paris and France which you may be interested in reading.
- My essential guide to Paris – a great introduction to the city for first-time visitors
- Essential reading for anyone visiting Paris – things NOT to do in the French capital.
- My top choices of books to read before you visit Paris/France.
- Would you like to see old photographs of cities in Europe and the world in the 1800’s including Paris? This post was compiled using photographs from a book my Great-Grandfather received from his school in 1903.
- Best quotes about France and Paris to inspire you!