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For Better and for Worse

By Tristan Séguéla

2023

Comedy

1h29

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6.3/10

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3.1/5

Press

2.8/5

Spect.

Synopsis

Jean has been the conservative mayor of a small town for several years. He intends to run for another term. Edith, his wife, is the paragon of the traditional devoted housewife and mother. So it comes as quite a shock when she tells her husband of forty years that deep down, she has always been... A MAN! Totally blindsided, Jean didn't see this coming. For a politician campaigning on family values, this is too much! But Edith, still the loving wife, make a deal with him: she will postpone her transition and stay a woman until after the elections. But as we know, campaigns are all about digging up dirt to keep the rumor mill turning

Community Reviews

User reviews reveal a mixed reception for 'Un homme heureux'. The film, praised for tackling the sensitive topic of gender identity with humor and emotion, benefits greatly from the performances of Fabrice Luchini and Catherine Frot. While many appreciated the film's lighthearted approach and the strong acting, others felt the treatment of the subject was too superficial or clichéd, and some questioned the casting choices. Overall, it's seen as an enjoyable comedy that manages to be both funny and touching.

👍 Tackles gender identity with humor.

👎 Some found the treatment superficial.

Reviews and Comments

2 reviews
Coline
Colinerated ★ 5/10
November 2, 2025

MR
Maëlarated ★ 6/10
January 26, 2025

Casting

Tristan Séguéla

Tristan Séguéla

Director

Fabrice Luchini

Fabrice Luchini

Jean

Catherine Frot

Catherine Frot

Edith

Philippe Katerine

Philippe Katerine

Francis

Artus

Artus

Thomas

Camille le Gall

Camille le Gall

Grégoire Bonnet

Grégoire Bonnet

Gérald

Agnès Hurstel

Agnès Hurstel

Marie

Bastien Ughetto

Bastien Ughetto

Pierre

PA

Paul Mirabel

Luc

Thomas VDB

Thomas VDB

Le charcutier

Amélie Prevot

Amélie Prevot

La bigotte

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