Taking Off movie poster

Taking Off

September 4, 2013 1h 23m 5.0/10 (17 votes)

Originally released in 2013. Taking Off is a comedy film. directed by Nicolas Mercier. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pio Marmaï, Jérémie Elkaïm, and Eddy Mitchell

Synopsis

Romain, a handsome young man in his thirties, only thinks about his work and never reveals his emotions. He can't manage to "flirt" with girls. His older brother Luc, who has become a screenwriter, is homosexual and never stops putting his brother down. However, the two brothers get along better than they seem to. Their father has a neurodegenerative disease and must be placed in a specialized institution. This ordeal will allow Romain to better understand himself as a man.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 4, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (17 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • StudioCanal
  • Move Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taking Off about?

Romain, a handsome young man in his thirties, only thinks about his work and never reveals his emotions. He can't manage to "flirt" with girls. His older brother Luc, who has become a screenwriter,...

Who directed Taking Off?

Taking Off was directed by Nicolas Mercier.

How long is Taking Off?

Taking Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Taking Off released?

Taking Off was released on September 4, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taking Off?

The main cast of Taking Off includes Pio Marmaï, Jérémie Elkaïm, Eddy Mitchell, Chantal Lauby, Charlotte de Turckheim.