Laurence Anyways_
The story of an impossible love between a woman named Fred and a transgender woman named Laurence who reveals her inner desire to become her true self.
Director
Xavier Dolan
Starring
Melvil Poupaud, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Laurence Anyways was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Laurence Anyways is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 48m.
CAST (20)
Melvil Poupaud
Laurence Alia
Suzanne Clément
Fred Bellair
Nathalie Baye
Julienne Alia
Monia Chokri
Stéfanie Bellair
Susan Almgren
Journalist
Yves Jacques
Michel Lafortune
Sophie Faucher
Andrée Bellair
Magalie Lépine-Blondeau
Charlotte
Catherine Bégin
Mamy Rose
Emmanuel Schwartz
Baby Rose
Jacques Lavallée
Dada Rose
Perrette Souplex
Tatie Rose
Patricia Tulasne
Shookie Rose
David Savard
Albert
Monique Spaziani
Francine
Denise Filiatrault
Restaurant Manager
Violette Chauveau
Élise Voïlinsky
Mylène Jampanoï
Fanny
Jacob Tierney
Alexandre
Gilles Renaud
Board Chairman
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$9.5M
Budget
STUDIOS (2)
Lyla Films
MK2 Films
AWARDS (1)
B
Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film
2012
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
168 min (2h 48m)
Language
French
Rating
7.6/10 (887 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$9,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Laurence Anyways about?
The story of an impossible love between a woman named Fred and a transgender woman named Laurence who reveals her inner desire to become her true self.
How long is Laurence Anyways?
Laurence Anyways has a runtime of 168 minutes (2h 48m).
Who directed Laurence Anyways?
Laurence Anyways was directed by Xavier Dolan.
Who stars in Laurence Anyways?
The cast of Laurence Anyways includes Melvil Poupaud, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye, Monia Chokri, Susan Almgren.
What is the rating of Laurence Anyways?
Laurence Anyways has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 887 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (8)
montreal, canada
family
lgbt
social issues
self-liberation
fearless
1980s
1990s