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Looking for Hortense (2012): Cast & Box Office

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Looking for Hortense is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Pascal Bonitzer, starring Jean-Pierre Bacri as Damien, Kristin Scott Thomas and Marin Orcand Tourres. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide.

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Looking for Hortense (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Pascal Bonitzer
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Looking for Hortense About?

The premise of Looking for Hortense without spoilers.

Damien, a professor of Chinese civilization, lives with his wife, Iva, a theater director, and their son Noé. Their marriage is strained by routine and a growing disenchantment. When Iva needs help preventing the deportation of a friend, Zorica, she asks Damien to seek assistance from his father, a state department official. This request forces Damien to confront his complicated and detached relationship with his father, leading him on a risky journey that unravels his life.

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Cast & crew

Looking for Hortense Cast & Characters

Jean-Pierre Bacri leads the cast as Damien, with Kristin Scott Thomas as Iva and Marin Orcand Tourres as Noé. Directed by Pascal Bonitzer; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pascal Bonitzer

More films directed by Pascal Bonitzer, best-rated first: Auction, The Stolen Painting, The Spellbound and Right Here Right Now.

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Box office

Looking for Hortense Box Office

Looking for Hortense grossed $3.5 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.5M

International
$3.5M
Videos

Looking for Hortense Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Looking for Hortense.

Looking for Hortense - Official UK trailer
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Looking for Hortense Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “В поисках Ортенза” and “Zwischen allen Stühlen”.

Also known as
  • В поисках Ортенза
  • Zwischen allen Stühlen
  • 寻找霍腾瑟
  • В поисках Гортензии

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Looking for Hortense FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Looking for Hortense, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Looking for Hortense?

Looking for Hortense runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Looking for Hortense released?

Looking for Hortense was released on September 5, 2012.

Who directed Looking for Hortense?

Looking for Hortense was directed by Pascal Bonitzer.

More films by Pascal Bonitzer

Who is in the cast of Looking for Hortense?

Looking for Hortense stars Jean-Pierre Bacri as Damien, Kristin Scott Thomas as Iva and Marin Orcand Tourres as Noé, among 22 credited actors.

How much did Looking for Hortense make at the box office?

Looking for Hortense grossed $3.5 million worldwide.

Does Looking for Hortense have a post-credit scene?

No. Looking for Hortense has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Looking for Hortense in?

The original language of Looking for Hortense is French.

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