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COMEDY . 2013 . 1h 53m . French . 6.0/10

The French Minister_

Original: Quai d’Orsay

Alexandre Taillard de Vorms is a force to be reckoned with. With his silver mane and tanned, athletic body, he stalks the world stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, waging his own war backed up by the holy trinity of diplomatic concepts: legitimacy, lucidity, and efficacy. Enter Arthur Vlaminck. Hired to write the minister's speeches, Arthur must contend with the sensibilities of his boss and the dirty dealings within the Quai d'Orsay, the ministry's home.

Starring Thierry Lhermitte, Raphaël Personnaz, Niels Arestrup
Box Office $5.6M
6.0/10
Rating
$5.6M
Box Office
1h 53m
Runtime
2013
Year
BREAK EVEN
+9% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Alexandre Taillard de Vorms is a force to be reckoned with. With his silver mane and tanned, athletic body, he stalks the world stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, waging his own war backed up by the holy trinity of diplomatic concepts: legitimacy, lucidity, and efficacy. Enter Arthur Vlaminck. Hired to write the minister's speeches, Arthur must contend with the sensibilities of his boss and the dirty dealings within the Quai d'Orsay, the ministry's home.

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Box office
The French Minister earned $5.6M worldwide on a $5.1M budget — a 9% return on investment.
Cast
Thierry Lhermitte stars as Alexandre Taillard de Vorms in The French Minister.
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Year context
The French Minister was released 13 years ago in 2013.
The French Minister is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 53m.

BOX OFFICE

$5.1M
Budget
$5.6M
Revenue
+9%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Original Title
Quai d’Orsay
Language
French
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (302 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$5,112,027
Box Office
$5,586,646
Profit
+$474,619

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The French Minister about?
Alexandre Taillard de Vorms is a force to be reckoned with. With his silver mane and tanned, athletic body, he stalks the world stage as Minister of Foreign Affairs for France, waging his own war backed up by the holy trinity of diplomatic concepts: legitimacy, lucidity, and efficacy. Enter Arthur Vlaminck. Hired to write the minister's speeches, Arthur must contend with the sensibilities of his boss and the dirty dealings within the Quai d'Orsay, the ministry's home.
How long is The French Minister?
The French Minister has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who stars in The French Minister?
The cast of The French Minister includes Thierry Lhermitte, Raphaël Personnaz, Niels Arestrup, Bruno Raffaelli, Julie Gayet.
How much did The French Minister make at the box office?
The French Minister earned $5,586,646 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,112,027.
What is the rating of The French Minister?
The French Minister has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 302 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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