The Chicks (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1985, The Chicks is a comedy film directed by Annick Lanoë, running about 87 minutes. “Girls! Girls! Girls!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Focuses primarily on three women and the (unseen) man who goes in and out of their lives. One member of this trio is a saleswoman with an open relationship that suddenly closes when she learns that her lover has been unfaithful. It seems that he has dallied with a book-dealer (her nemesis) who ultimately does not propose as much of a threat to the disillusioned saleswoman as a certain actress. Along with these three are several other females who interact with the main protagonists. Set up more in the manner of a stage play with changing scenes and acts.
Who’s in it. The Chicks stars Marie-France Pisier as Christine, Dominique Lavanant as Evelyne, Macha Méril as Françoise and Odette Laure as La mère de Christine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Chicks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chicks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chicks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chicks (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chicks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chicks worth watching?
- The Chicks holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chicks?
- The Chicks stars Marie-France Pisier, Dominique Lavanant, Macha Méril, Odette Laure and Juliette Binoche.
- When was The Chicks released?
- The Chicks was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.