Directed by James Huth and co-written by Jean Dujardin and Karine Angeli, Brice de Nice stars Jean Dujardin, Bruno Salomone, and Clovis Cornillac. Originally released on April 6, 2005, the comedy returned to the big screen on April 9, 2025, for its 20th anniversary before being released on Disney+ on November 7, 2025.
An eternal teenager approaching thirty, Brice has taken refuge in a surfer "style" to express his true self. In Nice, far from any waves, he stubbornly waits for his own while verbally "breaking" everything around him. A self-proclaimed winner, he is forced to confront reality when he has to face failure and sincere friendship.
Inspired by a sketch created by Jean Dujardin in 1995, the character of Brice combines the vanity of a high school classmate with the clichés of surfers observed in the Médoc region. His blond hair, yellow T-shirt, and absurd humor make him a cult figure in French cinema of the 2000s.
Filming took place in Nice and on the French Riviera. The production, by Mandarin Films and distributed by Gaumont, featured an original soundtrack by Bruno Coulais combining rock, bossa nova, and funk. A tsunami scene planned for the script was removed after the disaster in December 2004. The film attracted around 4.5 million viewers in France on a budget of €5.3 million.
Jean Dujardin prepared for the role for five months with intensive physical training. The "Yellow Party" sequence pays homage to Blake Edwards' The Party. The bond between Dujardin and Clovis Cornillac was forged before filming, during the 2004 "Printemps du cinéma" film festival. Ten years later, the two men and James Huth would reunite for Brice 3.
An absurd and parodic comedy, Brice de Nice is aimed at fans of French comedies with colorful characters and offbeat humor. The film is in the tradition of popular films such as Les Bronzés and OSS 117.
Brice de Nice
Film | 2005
On Disney+ November 7, 2025
Comedy | Running time: 1h38
By James Huth | Starring Jean Dujardin, Bruno Salomone, Clovis Cornillac
Original title: Brice de Nice
Nationality: France
Available on Disney+ starting November 7, 2025, this cult comedy returns in a restored version to celebrate two decades of "heists."
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