The French comedy L'élève Ducobu, released in 2011 and adapted from the famous comic strip, arrives on Netflix on August 1, 2025. Directed by Philippe de Chauveron, the film stars Vincent Claude as the endearing dunce, alongsideElie Semoun and Juliette Chappey. Aimed at young audiences aged 8 and over, this feature film blends school humor, classroom competition and inventive tricks, in a world familiar to readers of the original comic strip.
Adapted from the comic strip by Zidrou and Godi, L'élève Ducobu has had several sequels and remains one of the family hits of French cinema in the 2010s.
L'élève Ducobu will be available on Netflix from August 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Pupil Ducobu has been expelled from yet another school. This time, to avoid ending up in boarding school, he has only one chance left: to succeed at Saint-Potache. To do so, this endearing dunce will have to outdo himself and come up with the most ingenious and spectacular cheating tricks ever devised. The game is far from won, however, as Mr Latouche, his formidable teacher, is a tough opponent, and Léonie, the top of the class whom he tries to copy, won't remain under his spell for long...
L'élève Ducobu transposes to the screen the graphic and humorous universe of the comic strip published since the 1990s. The film features the main characters: Ducobu, an endearing dunce, Léonie Gratin, a model pupil, and Monsieur Latouche, a passionate but outdated teacher. The tone is light, with burlesque situations and visual gags suited to a young audience. The staging is aimed primarily at children, but also offers a few winks for adults.
The elementary school setting, the competition between pupils and the attempts at cheating give rise to a story structured in short sequences, close to the original plates. The sets and costumes accentuate the caricatured aspect of the characters, in an atmosphere visually reminiscent of a cartoon. The pace is steady and the humor accessible, with a simple narrative centered on the opposition between Ducobu's efforts and the academic rigor imposed by his teacher.
The film could be suitable for children aged 8 and over, for families looking for accessible entertainment, and for those nostalgic for comic strips. It may also be of interest to teachers or parents looking for humorous content about school life. Those who have enjoyed films such as Les Profs, Les Tuche or Titeuf, le film may find a similar tone here, mixing gags, stereotypes and good humor.
L'élève Ducobu is a French family comedy based on a popular comic strip, starring Elie Semoun and Vincent Claude. Directed by Philippe de Chauveron, the film takes a humorous look at school life, with a light, accessible tone for a young audience. Its release on Netflix in 2025 means that this popular success can be rediscovered in a format suitable for family viewing.
This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.
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