Film review guide

A minor mishap on Canal+: the 2025 Palme d’Or on TV

A Simple Accident, Jafar Panahi’s 2025 Palme d’Or, is airing on Canal+ on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. An Iranian political drama centered on memory, vengeance, and doubt.

The Bikeriders are coming to HBO Max in May 2026.

The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols’ film starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer, lands on HBO Max on May 19, 2026, after its 2024 theatrical release in France.

Julia Ducournau's Grave heads to HBO Max in May 2026

Raw, the Franco-Belgian horror film by Julia Ducournau starring Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf and Rabah Naït Oufella, lands on HBO Max on May 15, 2026.

Their Children After Them on HBO Max: Our Review

Their Children After Them, the adaptation of Nicolas Mathieu's 2018 Goncourt Prize–winning novel by Ludovic and Zoran Boukherma, arrives on HBO Max on May 6, 2026. Check out our review and the trailer.

An enraged man on TF1: the Jason Statham thriller

Wrath of Man, Guy Ritchie’s action thriller starring Jason Statham, is airing on TF1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM and has been available on Prime Video since May 1, 2026.

New Wave on Canal+: Our take on Richard Linklater's film

Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater's film about the making of Breathless, is airing on Canal+ on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. After premiering at Cannes in 2025, the film stars Guillaume Marbeck and Zoey Deutch.

Kraven The Hunter: Marvel's film lands on Prime Video

Kraven the Hunter lands on Prime Video on May 18, 2026. J.C. Chandor's Marvel film, led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Ariana DeBose, offers a darker reimagining of the Spider-Man-connected character.

Die My Love hits the big screen: Jennifer Lawrence stars opposite Robert Pattinson

Die My Love hits theaters this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Lynne Ramsay directs Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson in a drama marked by the strain in the relationship, isolation and a loss of bearings.

Downton Abbey III: The Grand Final to be shown free-to-air on Canal+ in April 2026

The third and final installment in the Downton Abbey saga, directed by Simon Curtis, will air on Canal+ on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. The Crawley family at the dawn of the 1930s.

Bernadette with Catherine Deneuve: the comedy about the First Lady airing on France 2

Bernadette, a satirical comedy by Léa Domenach featuring Catherine Deneuve as the First Lady, airs on France 2 on Sunday, May 3, 2025 at 9:10 p.m.

Full throttle on Prime Video: the romantic comedy starring Pio Marmaï and Eye Haïdara

At full throttle, Lucas Bernard's romantic comedy starring Pio Marmaï and Eye Haïdara lands on Prime Video on April 6, 2026.

The Substance on Prime Video: Coralie Fargeat's provocative new film with Demi Moore

The Substance, Coralie Fargeat’s film starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, lands on Prime Video on April 6, 2026 after its Cannes premiere and the Oscars.

House of Gucci on Prime Video: Lady Gaga and Adam Driver lead Ridley Scott’s drama

House of Gucci, Ridley Scott's biopic featuring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Camille Cottin, arrives on Prime Video on April 1, 2026.

Freaky Friday 2: Still in My Mother's Skin lands on Disney+ in May 2026

Freaky Friday 2, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, lands on Disney+ on May 8, 2026. A family-friendly sequel that extends the beloved 2003 comedy.

Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie hits theaters on April 1, 2026 — trailer and our take

Super Mario Galaxy: The Film hits cinemas in France on April 1, 2026. Trailer, cast, the space universe, and our take on the animated sequel.

Drunken Noodles: our review of Lucio Castro's sensual and dreamlike film

Lucio Castro premiered his film 'Drunken Noodles' at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and this sensual, dreamlike gem is finally hitting French theaters on April 22, 2026. Read our review before you go!

**Stronger than the Devil: A French black comedy as wild and unpredictable as it is free-spirited**

Stronger Than the Devil, a dark comedy directed by Graham Guit starring Melvil Poupaud, Asia Argento, and Marine Vacth, hits theaters on March 25, 2026.

The Mystery of Henri Pick canceled on France 3, replaced by I Find You Very Beautiful

The Henri Pick Mystery, a dramatic comedy directed by Rémi Bezançon and based on David Foenkinos's novel, was originally scheduled to air on France 3 this Monday, March 23, 2026, at 9:10 PM. However, the channel has revised its lineup: the film starring Fabrice Luchini and Camille Cottin has been replaced by Je vous trouve très beau, in tribute to Isabelle Mergault.

Materialists: Celine Song’s romantic drama featuring Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans airs on Canal+

The romantic comedy Materialists, directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, will be broadcast on Canal+ on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:09 PM.

Jean Valjean: The somber yet luminous drama starring Grégory Gadebois is now available on VOD

Jean Valjean, a drama by Éric Besnard starring Grégory Gadebois, delves into the origins of the legendary hero from Les Misérables. Available for Digital Video On Demand (VOD) purchase on March 19 and for rental starting April 8, 2026.