Driving Madeleine

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Driving Madeleine

2024

1h 31m

Comedy

Drama

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Madeleine, 92 years old, calls a taxi to take her to the retirement home where she will be living. Charles, a disillusioned driver with a tender heart, agrees to drive by the places that affected Madeleine's life. Through the streets of Paris, her extraordinary past is revealed. They don't know it yet, but they will forge a friendship during this drive that will change their lives forever.

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Fueled by the sparkling chemistry between Line Renaud and Dany Boon, Driving Madeleine proves a sweetly sentimental drama that deftly tugs the heartstrings.

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

01/19/2024

3/4

“Driving Madeleine” is held together by the funny and dignified performances of its two leads.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

01/17/2024

3/4

Madeleine is a showcase for its two leads; both are exceptional. So is the film, which gently reminds us to feel compassion for others since we never quite know where another person has been or where they might be going.

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Christian Zilko

IndieWire

01/12/2024

B-

While each flashback gets more and more grating, Line Renaud’s charm makes the present an increasingly welcoming place to return to.

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Cameron Ritter

Geek Vibes Nation

07/19/2025

7/10

Madeleine reminds the audience that every day, every moment is a chance to bring joy and meaning to someone else if one can take a step past the puddle that is potential embarrassment or discomfort.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

01/16/2025

7/10

The destination may be predetermined, but before you reach it director Christian Carion takes you a lot of places you didn’t expect to go...

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Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

12/23/2024

4.5/5

An emotional French film about sharing stories, deep listening, and a transformative friendship.

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Lynn

02/06/2024

So nice to see Paris. The actress was unknown to me but she was beautiful. Very sweet and heart warming film

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Dr. J

02/05/2024

An excellent bittersweet tale with both laughs and tears. On the surface, it appears like "Driving Miss Daisy" and indeed it is an exploration to 2 individuals who come from very different worlds. But it goes to places unexpected to reveal each the strengths as well as flaws, of each. Excellent acting, and nice ride through Paris!

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Michael

02/05/2024

I found Madeleine's back story a total surprise and very touching.

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Ina

02/04/2024

Sweet and touching...

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Barbara

02/04/2024

Poignant and moving and made in the aesthetic of the old French movies we all loved. Many people sat through the end of the credits, and at the very end we all started talking about how beautiful this film was. When does that ever happen these days? Truly a lovely film. OK.

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Daniel

02/01/2024

Lyne Renaud at 95 years old was very touching, The road trip showed us the streets of Paris.

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Synopsis

Madeleine, 92 years old, calls a taxi to take her to the retirement home where she will be living. Charles, a disillusioned driver with a tender heart, agrees to drive by the places that affected Madeleine's life. Through the streets of Paris, her extraordinary past is revealed. They don't know it yet, but they will forge a friendship during this drive that will change their lives forever.

Director: Christian Carion
Producer: Laure Irrmann, Christian Carion
Screenwriter: Cyril Gely, Christian Carion
Distributor: Cohen Media Group
Production Co: Une Hirondelle Productions, Doco Digital
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2024, Limited
Release Date (DVD): Mar 19, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $168.2K
Runtime: 1h 31m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)