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The Ordinary People (2009): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

The Ordinary People (2009) movie poster

The Ordinary People is a 2009 drama directed by Mathias Gokalp, starring Pascal Greggory as Philippe Muller, Denis Podalydès and Zabou Breitman. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $425,776 worldwide. Stream it on France Channel.

The Ordinary People (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Mathias Gokalp
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ordinary People About?

The premise of The Ordinary People without spoilers.

The Muller company hosts a reception to celebrate the launch of a new product, but the evening soon reveals itself to be a coaching exercise designed for its executives. As the night progresses, rumors surface about an impending acquisition, prompting everyone to scramble to protect their positions.

The Ordinary People Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • role playing game
  • pharmaceutical company
  • management
  • work
  • work ethic
  • businesswoman
  • tie
  • technocracy
  • stress management
  • sedative
  • sales manager
  • representative
+34 more
  • productivity
  • pressure at work
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • personnel management
  • new job
  • mistaken identity
  • middle management
  • management style
  • locked in a closet
  • labor union
  • job training
  • inner titles
  • injection
  • male female relationship
  • france
  • female manager
  • employer employee relationship
  • eating glass
  • corporate world
  • corporate power
  • corporate merger
  • corporate greed
  • corporate executive
  • corporate downsizing
  • business rivalry
  • business manager
  • business executive
  • business ethics
  • breaking a glass with one's hand
  • bow tie
  • 2000s
  • jobs
  • cutthroat
  • corporation
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Ordinary People

Stream it on France Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Ordinary People Cast & Characters

Pascal Greggory leads the cast as Philippe Muller, with Denis Podalydès as Gilles Bergerat and Zabou Breitman as Christine Barbieri. Directed by Mathias Gokalp; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Ordinary People

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Box office

The Ordinary People Box Office

The Ordinary People grossed $425,776 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$425.8K

International
$425.8K
Details

The Ordinary People Also Known As

Also known as “普通人”.

Also known as
  • 普通人

Seen The Ordinary People?

FAQ

The Ordinary People FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Ordinary People, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ordinary People?

The Ordinary People runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Ordinary People released?

The Ordinary People was released on September 16, 2009.

Who directed The Ordinary People?

The Ordinary People was directed by Mathias Gokalp.

More films by Mathias Gokalp

Who is in the cast of The Ordinary People?

The Ordinary People stars Pascal Greggory as Philippe Muller, Denis Podalydès as Gilles Bergerat and Zabou Breitman as Christine Barbieri, among 15 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Ordinary People?

In the US, The Ordinary People is streaming on France Channel (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Ordinary People make at the box office?

The Ordinary People grossed $425,776 worldwide.

Does The Ordinary People have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ordinary People has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ordinary People in?

The original language of The Ordinary People is French.

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