Petit Con (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 4.8

Petit Con poster

Released in 1984, Petit Con is a comedy and drama film directed by Gérard Lauzier, running about 90 minutes. “Michel dreams of finding love, sex, and social justice...but mostly sex.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An adolescent who fancies himself a sexy and conscientious young man abuses all his friends and family in a quest for his own independence.

Who’s in it. Petit Con stars Guy Marchand as Bob Choupon, Caroline Cellier as Annie Choupon, Bernard Gabay as Michel Choupon and Souad Amidou as Salima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Petit Con has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Petit Con page.

If you liked it. Fans of Petit Con tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Petit Con (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Petit Con change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Petit Con worth watching?
Petit Con holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Petit Con?
Petit Con stars Guy Marchand, Caroline Cellier, Bernard Gabay, Souad Amidou and Josiane Balasko.
When was Petit Con released?
Petit Con was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.