With Open Arms (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, With Open Arms is a comedy film directed by Philippe de Chauveron, running about 92 minutes. “Thanks for the invitation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jean-Étienne Fougerole is an intellectual bohemian who released his new novel "In Open Arms" and calling the wealthiest people to welcome home the families in need. While he promotes his book during a televised debate, his opponent criticized him for not applying what he himself advocates. While stuck, Jean-Étienne Fougerole accepts the challenge, for fear of being discredited. The same evening, a family of Roma rings the door of his Marnes-la-Coquette villa and the writer feels obliged to house them.
Who’s in it. With Open Arms stars Christian Clavier as Jean-Etienne Fougerole, Ary Abittan as Babik, Elsa Zylberstein as Daphné Fougerole and Cyril Lecomte as Erwan Berruto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, With Open Arms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch With Open Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of With Open Arms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch With Open Arms (2017)?
- In GB, With Open Arms is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is With Open Arms worth watching?
- With Open Arms holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in With Open Arms?
- With Open Arms stars Christian Clavier, Ary Abittan, Elsa Zylberstein, Cyril Lecomte and Nanou Garcia.
- When was With Open Arms released?
- With Open Arms was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.