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French Fried Vacation

6.619781h 45mMovieComedy

Holidaymakers arriving in a Club Med camp on the Ivory Coast are determined to forget their everyday problems and emotional disappointments. Games, competitions, outings, bathing and sunburn accompany a continual succession of casual affairs.

DirectorPatrice Leconte
WritersBruno Moynot·Christian Clavier
ProducerYves Rousset-Rouard

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Patrice Leconte

TLThierry Lhermitte
Thierry Lhermitte
Robert "Popeye" Lespinasse
CCChristian Clavier
Christian Clavier
Jérôme Tarayre
GJGérard Jugnot
Gérard Jugnot
Bernard Morin
JBJosiane Balasko
Josiane Balasko
Nathalie Morin
MBMichel Blanc
Michel Blanc
Jean-Claude "Jessy" Dusse
DLDominique Lavanant
Dominique Lavanant
Christiane Weissmuller
BMBruno Moynot
Bruno Moynot
Gilbert Sellman
MCMarie-Anne Chazel
Marie-Anne Chazel
Gisèle "Gigi" André
MCMichel Creton
Michel Creton
André "Bip Bip" Bourseault
LRLuis Rego
Luis Rego
Georges "Bobo" Pelletier
MLMartin Lamotte
Martin Lamotte
Miguel Weissmuller
GLGuy Laporte
Guy Laporte
Marcus, le chef du village

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French Fried Vacation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams French Fried Vacation?

French Fried Vacation isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is French Fried Vacation on Netflix?

No, French Fried Vacation is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is French Fried Vacation on Amazon Prime Video?

French Fried Vacation isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch French Fried Vacation for free?

French Fried Vacation isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is there a sequel to French Fried Vacation?

Yes — French Fried Vacation is followed by French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) in the French Fried Vacation.

Is there a prequel to French Fried Vacation?

French Fried Vacation is the first film in the French Fried Vacation.

Is French Fried Vacation part of a trilogy?

Yes — French Fried Vacation is part of a trilogy, alongside French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) and French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006).

How many movies are in the French Fried Vacation?

There are 3 films in the French Fried Vacation: French Fried Vacation (1978), French Fried Vacation 2 (1979) and French Fried Vacations 3: Friends Forever (2006).