The Valet movie poster

The Valet

March 29, 2006 1h 25m 6.0/10 (546 votes)

Originally released in 2006. The Valet is a comedy film. directed by Francis Veber. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni, and Daniel Auteuil

Synopsis

Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presence of a passerby in the photo to claim to his wife that it's not him Elena is seeing but the other man, one François Pignon. Pignon is a modest little man who works as a parking valet. To make the story convincing, Elena has to move in with Pignon.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 29, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Mixed (546 votes)
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Box Office $29.3M Worldwide gross
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Revenue
$29,326,868

Production Companies

  • Gaumont
  • EFVE
  • Kairos
  • TF1 Films Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Valet about?

Caught by tabloid paparazzi with his mistress Elena, a famous and beautiful fashion model, billionaire Pierre Levasseur tries to avoid a divorce by inventing a preposterous lie. He uses the presenc...

Who directed The Valet?

The Valet was directed by Francis Veber.

How long is The Valet?

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

When was The Valet released?

The Valet was released on March 29, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Valet?

The main cast of The Valet includes Gad Elmaleh, Alice Taglioni, Daniel Auteuil, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Berry.

Is The Valet worth watching?

The Valet has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 546 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.