From Behind (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, From Behind is a comedy film directed by Valérie Lemercier, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Frédérique's mother has died recently leaving her the family stud farm. She's never met her father, doesn't even know his name. But she finds it on the back of an old photo. She sets off for Paris. She stays with her gay dancer pal Marc. Marc and friends decide to go to their favourite gay bar... but it's men only. So Frédérique becomes Frédéric, an effeminate gay boy... Frédérique follows her father. Pierre Arroux is an art curator - and gay. She introduces herself to him, but as Frédéric. So while Frédéric is quite an awkward young man and an embarrassment to his father, Frédérique is secretly meeting with her old boyfriend now living in Paris..
Who’s in it. From Behind stars Valérie Lemercier as Frédérique / Frédéric Sénèque, Claude Rich as Pierre Arroux, Dieudonné as Francis and Marthe Keller as Christina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, From Behind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Behind page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Behind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Behind (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From Behind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From Behind worth watching?
- From Behind holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Behind?
- From Behind stars Valérie Lemercier, Claude Rich, Dieudonné, Marthe Keller and Patrick Catalifo.
- When was From Behind released?
- From Behind was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.