Twenty Perfect Movies for a Sunday Night

The Sunday night movie is sacred! What's better to end the week than a tender, funny, light film? From “Yannick” to “Bottoms”, “Télérama” has selected for you twenty feel-good films, less than two hours long, to watch on a Sunday evening, and available on MyCanal, Arte.tv, Netflix…

On MyCanal

“Yannick” (1h07)

In a theater where a bad boulevard play is being performed, a man from the audience takes the liberty of expressing his dissatisfaction loud and clear. An unusual hostage-taking ensues. Dupieux creates a corrosive and scathing farce on today's France.

“We Leroys” (1h43)

The Leroys are preparing to divorce, but… Far from the clichés, the screenwriter Florent Bernard (The Flame, Blocked) dynamites the French family comedy with an exciting first film, both cruel and tender.

“Twice Repeated” (1h31)

A teacher no longer gives lessons to her middle school students, but hands out 19/20s. These excellent grades earn them an invitation to the Latin world championships… Nice comedy in a school environment, catchy and burlesque.

“The Coubertin Spirit” (1h14)

A virgin champion in an Olympic village that looks like a Playmobil village… A schoolboy and brilliantly performed sports comedy, which came at just the right time, as the Olympic flame arrived in France.

“Youth Ride” (1h21)

An automobile repairman spends a night with a young woman. In the early morning, she disappeared and he must take care of her three children alone. A first feature film for Julien Guetta who offers a tailor-made role to Eric Judor.

On Arte.tv

“Porc Royal” (1h32)

Tasty charcuterie comedy, based on the black market and absurd humor, in post-war England. Selfish, snobbish and narrow-minded, the petty bourgeoisie across the Channel, starved by shortages, is taking a good beating on the snout.

“Apples” (1h25)

A surprising minimalist and melancholic anticipation film about memory loss… voluntary, with a Greek actor with burlesque sadness, adored by Cate Blanchett. To discover!

Sur Netflix

“The Berkmans separate” (1h21)

Subtle, bitter and endearing chronicle of a divorce in New York in the 1980s. The parents tear each other up, the children toast. The director manages to show this ordinary drama, wonderfully performed, with dazzling accuracy.

“Cash” (1h35)

A young loser infiltrates the perfume factory of the richest family in Chartres, to torpedo it from the inside. This pleasant first film offers a beautiful showcase for the irresistible talent of Raphël Quenard in full rise.

“Super-drunk” (1h29)

Two friends who have known each other since kindergarten lost the high school party prize pool. An alcoholic potache with a Gersois accent about adolescence. Funny and tender.

“Back Action” (1h54)

A couple of parents, ex-CIA agents, will have to return to service. What a pleasure to find Cameron Diaz after ten years of absence! Especially in this sparkling action comedy starring Jamie Foxx.

“A triumph”

An idle actor sets up a theater workshop with prisoners. And dreams of a real tour soon. An elegant and heartwarming social comedy.

Disney +

“Dress rehearsal” (1h32)

In this “mockumentary” way The Officewe laugh at the worries and sweet chaos of a summer camp where every child dreams of becoming a Broadway star. Irresistible!

“Coco” (1h44)

During the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday, a young boy visits the afterlife and meets his late ancestors. This Pixar animated film, a tender, funny and melancholic family adventure, is an inspired visual enchantment.

“The Manhattan Counterfeiters” (1h47)

Lee forged letters from writers. This intelligent scam thriller, inspired by a true event, describes the fascinating New York literary scene of the 90s.

South Prime Video

“Golo et Ritchie” (1h14)

The comic duo revealed on social networks leaves their urban neighborhood to discover the villages. A great escape from the clichés.

“Wrong” (1h34)

Absurd and disturbing comedy where a guy is looking for his dog in a US suburb. A satire of the clichés of American series by Quentin Dupieux.

“Smiley Face” (1h25)

The tribulations, hallucinations and hilarious blunders of a young actress who gobbled up all of her roommate's hash-filled cakes. With Anna Faris, who invents an amazing comic character, halfway between a clown and Britney Spears.

“Barbaque” (1h27)

Fabrice Éboué's corrosive humor proves itself once again in this cannibalistic comedy where a vegan activist is transformed into butcher's meat. And Marina Foïs, once again perfect as a frustrated wife.

“Palm Springs” (1h30)

A clever scenario although “déjà vu”, irresistible actors, fantastic… A worthy heir to the classic A day without endhere is the rom-com that panicked Sundance.

“Bottoms” (1h28)

Two lesbian friends create a “fight club” to lose their virginity with the most beautiful girls in high school. Crowned with a gigantic buzz across the Atlantic, Emma Seligman's generational coup.

And for even more recommendations and thematic lists on the best films, series and documentaries available on Netflix, Arte.tv, MyCanal, Max…. go to our platforms guide.

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