The Bet (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, The Bet is a comedy film directed by Didier Bourdon, running about 100 minutes. “They said they'd do it.Unfortunately, they did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two rival "brothers-in-law" make a bet that they can stop smoking for 2 weeks. But, it's just not that easy...
Who’s in it. The Bet stars Didier Bourdon as Didier, Bernard Campan as Bernard, Isabelle Ferron as Murielle and Isabel Otero as Victoria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Bet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bet (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bet worth watching?
- The Bet holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bet?
- The Bet stars Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Isabelle Ferron, Isabel Otero and Hélène Surgère.