The French Minister
2013 · Movie · 113 min · ★ 6.0 · 64% critics
A young speechwriter lands a job at France’s Foreign Affairs Ministry and is thrown into a frantic world of ego, bureaucracy, and constant rewrites. As international crises loom, he struggles to keep up with his demanding boss and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that shapes every public statement.
Based on Quai d'Orsay, Dominique de Villepin's speech at the United Nations Security Council
Also known as The French Minister (Quai D'Orsay)
Where to watch
Streaming on AMC+ and Sundance Now.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Quai d’Orsay
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-11-06
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (302 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fast, funny workplace satire about government chaos and speechmaking pressure, in the vein of In the Loop or Veep; Not for you if repetitive gags and politics-heavy banter wear you out.
Pros: sharp political satire; big laughs; strong performances | Cons: repetitive beats; overlong runtime; humor can feel forced
Cast & crew
Thierry Lhermitte
as Alexandre Taillard de Vorms
Raphaël Personnaz
as Arthur Vlaminck
Niels Arestrup
as Claude Maupas
Bruno Raffaelli
as Stéphane Cahut
Julie Gayet
as Valérie Dumontheil
Anaïs Demoustier
as Marina
Thomas Chabrol
as Sylvain Marquet
Thierry Frémont
as Guillaume Van Effentem
Alix Poisson
as Odile
Marie Bunel
as Martine
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier