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The Sweet Escape

6.620151h 45mMovieComedyDrama

Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.

DirectorBruno Podalydès
WriterBruno Podalydès
ProducerPascal Caucheteux

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bruno Podalydès

BPBruno Podalydès
Bruno Podalydès
Michel
SKSandrine Kiberlain
Sandrine Kiberlain
Rachelle
AJAgnès Jaoui
Agnès Jaoui
Laëtitia
VPVimala Pons
Vimala Pons
Mila
DPDenis Podalydès
Denis Podalydès
Rémi
MVMichel Vuillermoz
Michel Vuillermoz
Christophe
JBJean-Noël Brouté
Jean-Noël Brouté
Damien
PAPierre Arditi
Pierre Arditi
Fisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi
NLNoémie Lvovsky
Noémie Lvovsky
Mrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor
SGSamir Guesmi
Samir Guesmi
Delivery guy
MDMehdi Djaadi
Mehdi Djaadi
Hypermarket vigil
BBlutch
Blutch
Bastien

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The Sweet Escape — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sweet Escape?

The Sweet Escape isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Sweet Escape on Netflix?

No, The Sweet Escape is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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The Sweet Escape isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Sweet Escape isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.