Dear Parents on Canal+: André Dussollier and Miou-Miou keep the jackpot

Winning the jackpot isn’t necessarily good news for the whole family. In Chers Parents, André Dussollier and Miou-Miou play parents whose sudden wealth forces their children to confront an unexpected choice. Emmanuel Patron’s comedy is available on CANAL+ on demand starting October 2, 2026, with a subscription that includes the film.

Alice and Vincent Gauthier summon their three children in a rush. The siblings fear bad news, only to discover their parents have just come into a substantial windfall. The relief is short-lived: the couple intends to keep the money. Their refusal to share upends the reunion and calls into question what each expects from the others.

Arnaud Ducret, Pauline Clément and Thomas Solivérès round out the family cast. Co-written by Emmanuel and Armelle Patron, the film adapts their play Chers Parents. It picks up from the starting premise: a piece of good news that lays bare the tensions between parents and children over money and family solidarity.

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Released in French cinemas on February 25, 2026, this 1h26 feature marks its premiere by opening the Alpe d’Huez Festival 2026. Emmanuel Patron himself brings to the screen this family comedy, extending the journey of the work he co-created with Armelle Patron for the stage.

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