Retour chez ma mère is a French comedy directed by Éric Lavaine, released in 2016, starring Alexandra Lamy, Josiane Balasko and Mathilde Seigner. The film tells the story of Stéphanie, a 40-year-old woman forced to move back in with her mother, in a situation that blends humor, family tensions and everyday situations. Following its success in cinemas, the film will be broadcast on TF1, allowing the general public to rediscover it in prime time.
The official trailer gives a glimpse of the funny situations and family confrontations at the heart of the film.
Retour chez ma mère will be broadcast on TF1 on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Synopsis: Would you like to move back in with your parents? At the age of 40, Stéphanie is forced to move back in with her mother. She's welcomed with open arms: the joys of an overheated apartment, Francis Cabrel on a loop, frenzied Scrabble games and invaluable maternal advice on how to behave at the table and lead her life... Each of them will have to be infinitely patient to put up with this new life for two. And when the rest of the siblings arrive for dinner, scores are settled and family secrets are unleashed in the most jubilant fashion. But some explosions are healthy. Welcome to the high-risk world of the family!
The film brings together a number of leading figures from French cinema. Alexandra Lamy, known for her roles in Ricky and Un gars, une fille, plays Stéphanie, forced to return to her mother's home. Opposite her, Josiane Balasko, a long-standing member of the Splendid troupe and renowned for her roles in Le hérisson and Les Bronzés, plays the mother. The cast also includes Mathilde Seigner, a veteran of popular French comedies.
With this story of a return to the parental home, Retour chez ma mère tackles a universal subject, reinforced by modern economic and social realities. Viewers will find themes such as family, generational differences, buried secrets and sibling relationships. This blend of comedy and realism makes the film accessible to a wide audience.
This comedy could appeal to those who appreciate films centered on family life, everyday situations and intergenerational conflicts. Fans of popular French comedies in the vein of Le Prénom or Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu? may also find something to their liking. The humorous tone and endearing characters make this a suitable proposition for family viewing.
Directed by Éric Lavaine, already known for Barbecue and L'Embarras du choix, the film is in a comic vein, featuring contemporary characters confronted with everyday situations. Produced in the spirit of accessible entertainment, Retour chez ma mère illustrates the importance of family ties and the unspoken truths revealed by shared daily life.
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