A Real Job

Name: A Real Job
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2023-09-13
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Vincent Lacoste, François Cluzet, Louise Bourgoin, Adèle Exarchopoulos, William Lebghil

2023·Movie·12·100 min·★ 6.3(273)

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Benjamin is a PhD student without scholarship support. Under the pressure of his parents, and in need of money, he becomes a substitute teacher in a middle school. Without training nor experience, and facing a declining public educational system, he discovers how tough this job can be. Hopefully, his supportive and committed colleagues will lead him to take a fresh look at the profession.

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About A Real Job

A Real Job is a 2023 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Thomas Lilti. The cast is led by Vincent Lacoste, François Cluzet, Louise Bourgoin. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, France Channel Amazon Channel, Tubi TV.

A Real Job was produced by 31 Juin Films, Les Films du Parc, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on September 13, 2023, and carries a 12 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director: Thomas Lilti
Writers: Thomas Lilti
Release date: September 13, 2023
Original language: French
Age rating: 12
Status: Released
Country: France
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $3 million
Production: 31 Juin Films, Les Films du Parc, France 2 Cinéma

A Real Job cast & crew

A Real Job was directed by Thomas Lilti and written by Thomas Lilti.

The cast features Vincent Lacoste as Benjamin, François Cluzet as Pierre, Louise Bourgoin as Sandrine, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Meriem, William Lebghil as Fouad, and Lucie Zhang as Sophie.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Antoine Héberlé and it was produced by Emmanuel Barraux and Agnès Vallée.

Is A Real Job worth watching?

A Real Job holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 273 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, A Real Job is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Real Job

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