The Bottom Line (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1976, The Bottom Line is a comedy film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An advertising photographer, François, has agreed to sell the poetic script of one of his friends to a porn-maker without his knowledge. But Christine, François' fiance, doesn't want him to do so, especially when the naive friend has succeeded in recruiting the young daughter of his employer to play in what he thinks is a romantic love movie.
Who’s in it. The Bottom Line stars Pierre Richard as François, Miou-Miou as Christine, Jean-Pierre Marielle as Morlock and Renée Saint-Cyr as Mme Ferroni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Bottom Line 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 Bottom Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bottom Line tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bottom Line (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bottom Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bottom Line worth watching?
- The Bottom Line 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 The Bottom Line?
- The Bottom Line stars Pierre Richard, Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Renée Saint-Cyr and Gérard Jugnot.
- When was The Bottom Line released?
- The Bottom Line was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.