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The Rookie Guide

April 2, 2025 1h 25m 4.5/10 (63 votes)

Released just last year. The Rookie Guide is a comedy film. directed by Philippe Mechelen. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hakim Jemili, Christian Clavier, and Michel Blanc

Synopsis

Yann can’t find a job he likes or can keep, and dreams of a better life. One day he learns that the famous travel guide Le Routard pays its employees to travel the world. Surely the perfect free holiday! Smooth-talking his way through the door, Yann manages to get himself hired for a trial research trip to Morocco, but he rapidly comes to realise that he’s seriously underestimated the job… Beguiled by Sofia, a feisty tourist guide, Yann gets swept up in an art trafficking operation led by the infamous mobster art dealer Dr Charoux and is plunged into an adventure where nothing will go as planned!

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 2, 2025 9 months ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (63 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • White and Yellow Films
  • StudioCanal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rookie Guide about?

Yann can’t find a job he likes or can keep, and dreams of a better life. One day he learns that the famous travel guide Le Routard pays its employees to travel the world. Surely the perfect free ...

Who directed The Rookie Guide?

The Rookie Guide was directed by Philippe Mechelen.

How long is The Rookie Guide?

The Rookie Guide has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Rookie Guide released?

The Rookie Guide was released on April 2, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Rookie Guide?

The main cast of The Rookie Guide includes Hakim Jemili, Christian Clavier, Michel Blanc, Manon Azem, Fred Testot.