Les Gendarmes, a comedy directed by François Prévôt-Leygonie and Stéphan Archinard, hits cinemas on August 5, 2026. The film features Arnaud Ducret, Marc Riso, Fred Testot, Clémentine Célarié, Caroline Anglade and Aïssatou Diallo Sagna.
In a small-town gendarmerie unit, Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Prévost and his team find their everyday routine upended when a teenager goes missing during a citizenship course. This unforeseen case pushes the gendarmes to step out of their comfort zone, launching a flurry of improvisations to locate the young man, even if it means sparking a string of tense yet comical situations.
With The Gendarmes, François Prévôt-Leygonie and Stéphan Archinard, who had already penned Mr. Know‑It‑All, return to comedy by turning their attention to how a rural police brigade operates. The film fuses investigation, farce and humor as its characters confront a mission that exceeds them.
The cast is led by Arnaud Ducret, flanked by Marc Riso and Fred Testot, with Clémentine Célarié, Caroline Anglade, and Aïssatou Diallo Sagna joining the lineup. Together, they bring to life a cadre of gendarmes with contrasting personalities, confronted with a situation that tests their unity.
The Gendarmes targets fans of French comedies, light police procedurals, and ensemble storytelling. Viewers who enjoy popular comedies that blend investigation with humor should find plenty to enjoy starting August 5, 2026.
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