Best French Movies of the 2010s
Looking for the most acclaimed French cinema of the 2010s? This list ranks the standout titles by IMDb rating, critic reception, and audience popularity.
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Best French Movies of the 2010s
Definitive ranking of the best French films released in the 2010s.
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- #1
The Intouchables
2011 · 0 min
The Intouchables is a poignant French film that explores the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caregiver from the projects, blending humor with deep emotional resonance.
- #2
1999
2017 · 0 min
Samara Grace Chadwick returns to her small Canadian hometown to excavate the ghosts of the late 1990s in this haunting documentary about suicide, trauma, and the artifacts we keep. 1999 doesn't answer questions—it sits with them.
- #3
Starbuck: A Heartfelt Comedy About Fatherhood
2011 · 0 min
In the charming comedy Starbuck, a slacker's world turns upside down when he learns he has fathered 533 children through anonymous sperm donations. This unique premise leads to heartfelt moments and comedic chaos.
- #4
My Life as a Zucchini
2016 · 0 min
A bittersweet tale of resilience and found family, *My Life as a Zucchini* follows a young boy navigating the foster care system after a tragic loss. This acclaimed stop-motion animation from France and Switzerland offers a poignant, surprisingly humorous look at childhood trauma and the enduring power of connection.
- #5
Raw
2017 · 0 min
A vegetarian veterinary student breaks her principles during a hazing ritual and awakens a terrifying hunger for human flesh. Julia Ducournau's fearless 2017 debut is body horror that doesn't flinch.
- #6
C'est la vie!
2017 · 0 min
A 17th-century French castle wedding spirals into chaos when photographers and waiters witness something truly unhinged. Directed by the duo behind Intouchables, this 2017 comedy delivers mayhem with a stellar ensemble cast.
- #7
Marguerite
2015 · 0 min
Xavier Giannoli’s 2015 film Marguerite is a poignant yet hilarious exploration of a wealthy socialite convinced of her operatic prowess, despite a complete lack of talent. It's a story of self-deception, artistic ambition, and the surprising ways we enable those we love, even if their dreams are literally off-key.
- #8
The Wolf's Call
2019 · 0 min
A young sonar operator with superhuman hearing must save a nuclear submarine from catastrophe in this taut 2019 French thriller. Director Antonin Baudry's debut delivers Tom Clancy-style tension with a distinctly European sensibility.
- #9
Kim Jong-un: The Unauthorized Biography
2015 · 0 min
French director Anthony Dufour's 2015 investigative documentary traces the rise of Kim Jong-un through interviews with those who knew him, uncovering the strange mythology and nuclear ambitions surrounding North Korea's enigmatic dictator.
- #10
Blind Date
2015 · 0 min
A charming French rom-com where a man's worst nightmare becomes his best chance at love. Blind Date won audience hearts at major film festivals and proves that sometimes the most unexpected connections are the ones worth keeping.
- #11
Samba
2014 · 0 min
In 'Samba', a Senegalese immigrant in Paris navigates love and legal hurdles with the help of an insomniac caseworker. This poignant comedy-drama is a must-watch.
- #12
Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend
2019 · 0 min
Follow Antoine Griezmann's rise from La Liga outsider to World Cup champion in this 2019 documentary that traces the French striker's journey through Spain and onto football's biggest stage.
- #13
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart: A Musical Adventure
2014 · 0 min
Explore the enchanting journey of Jack, a boy with a clock for a heart, as he navigates love and emotion in this beautifully animated musical. A tale of adventure awaits!
- #14
The Young Karl Marx
2017 · 0 min
Raoul Peck's 2017 film follows a 26-year-old Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels as they forge the intellectual foundations of the labor movement in 1840s Paris. A sharp, witty exploration of how two privileged young men became architects of modern political thought.
- #15
Stop Me Here
2016 · 0 min
Reda Kateb stars in this 2016 French drama about a man confronting his past and searching for redemption. A quiet, character-driven film that explores what happens when you can't outrun who you've been.
- #16
16 Sunrises
2018 · 0 min
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet's six-month orbital journey becomes a visually stunning meditation on human exploration. Director Pierre-Emmanuel Le Goff captures the wonder—and isolation—of space in this 2018 documentary now streaming.
- #17
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
2010 · 0 min
Dive into 1912 Paris where a daring journalist, Adèle Blanc-Sec, tackles prehistoric monsters and mummies. This Luc Besson-directed romp is a wild blend of action, adventure, and fantasy. You won't want to miss her extraordinary escapades.
- #18
Necrologies
2018 · 0 min
A graveyard trespasser gets trapped with an elderly keeper who reveals the bizarre stories hidden in his book of tombs. This 2018 French horror anthology blends dark fantasy with deadpan absurdism in just 75 minutes.
- #19
Dior and I
2015 · 0 min
Frédéric Tcheng's 2015 documentary pulls back the velvet curtain on Raf Simons' high-stakes first collection for Christian Dior. A masterclass in creative pressure, fashion ambition, and the ruthless machinery behind haute couture.
- #20
Spread Your Wings
2019 · 0 min
A visionary scientist and his son embark on a daring mission to save an endangered species of geese using ultra-light aircraft. This Franco-Norwegian family adventure blends real-world conservation with heartfelt storytelling.
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