Neuilly sa mère, sa mère is a French comedy directed by Gabriel Julien-Laferrière, written by Marc de Chauveron and Djamel Bensalah. Released in theaters on August 8, 2018, this sequel follows the success of Neuilly sa mère! (2009). It features returning stars Samy Seghir, Jérémy Denisty, and Denis Podalydès, a decade after their original roles. The film has been available on Prime Video since February 10, 2026.
Ten years after his turbulent arrival in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Sami Benboudaoud has taken a new path. A top student at Sciences Po, it seems he’s found his footing. Meanwhile, his cousin Charles de Chazelle is going through a tough time: the political defeat of his ideals and the collapse of the family business force his family to leave their privileged circle. The Chazelle family is compelled to move to Nanterre, settling in with Sami.
This sudden shift creates an unprecedented cultural upheaval. Long-standing norms are shattered, and coexistence promises to be turbulent. The "reverse journey" compared to the first film offers a fresh perspective on social and geographic contrasts, this time through the eyes of a family from the upscale neighborhoods facing an entirely different environment.
The project brings together the creative team behind the original film: Gabriel Julien-Laferrière returns as director, with Djamel Bensalah and Marc de Chauveron on script duty. When it was released in 2009, Neuilly sa mère ! drew around 2.5 million viewers, despite a modest budget, firmly establishing its characters within the landscape of French popular comedy. This sequel aims to reflect the social and political shifts of the 2010s, according to Djamel Bensalah’s statement of intent, which emphasizes a desire to comment on contemporary times through the lens of comedy.
By reversing the character arcs, the film continues to explore themes of regional disparities and social stereotypes, which were already central in the first installment. While maintaining its light and accessible tone, it stays true to the tradition of French comedies that tackle contemporary issues through clashes of backgrounds and the clash of habits.
Neuilly, My Mother, My Mother Film | 2018
Released in theaters: August 8, 2018
Available on Prime Video since February 10, 2026
Comedy | Duration: 1h42
Directed by Gabriel Julien-Laferrière | Stars: Samy Seghir, Jérémy Denisty, Denis Podalydès
Original title: Neuilly sa mère, sa mère
Country: France
Following a wave of 2000s coming-of-age comedies, Neuilly sa mère, sa mère offers a contemporary take on social divides, viewed through the lens of family. By contrasting the affluent Neuilly suburb with the working-class Nanterre, the film extends a sharp social satire rooted in its era.
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