French Immersion (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2011, French Immersion is a comedy film directed by Kevin Tierney, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Four Anglo-Canadians and a New Yorker find themselves in a two-week long total French immersion program in the fictional, remote town of St-Isidore-du-Coeur-de-Jésus, tucked away somewhere in Northern Quebec. The place is perfect for total immersion since, according to the most recent census, 99% of the population is comprised of pure laine Quebeckers for the most part unilingual French, fervently nationalist, and all, save one person, named Tremblay.
Who’s in it. French Immersion stars Karine Vanasse as Julie Tremblay, Pascale Bussières as Sylvie Tremblay, Colm Feore as Pontifikator and Yves Jacques as Pierre-Émile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, French Immersion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch French Immersion page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Immersion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch French Immersion (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for French Immersion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is French Immersion worth watching?
- French Immersion holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in French Immersion?
- French Immersion stars Karine Vanasse, Pascale Bussières, Colm Feore, Yves Jacques and Oluniké Adeliyi.
- When was French Immersion released?
- French Immersion was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.