Three Men and a Cradle

Three Men and a Cradle

In one split second, their lives went from party to potty.

Directed by Coline Serreau

Produced by Soprofilms, TF1 Films Production

1985106 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted French comedy about three carefree bachelors whose lives are upended when a baby arrives at their door, forcing them to discover unexpected warmth and responsibility.

Three young men - Jacques, Pierre, and Michel - share an apartment in Paris, and have many girlfriends and parties. Once, during a party, a friend of Jacques' tells him he has a quite compromising package to deliver, and asks him if he can leave it discreetly at their place. Jacques agrees and, as he works as a steward, flies away for a one-month trip in Japan, telling Pierre and Michel about the package. Then, one of Jacques' former girlfriends drops a baby before their door, making Pierre and Michel believing it is the package they are waiting for. Their lives are then completely changed.

Questions people ask

  • Is Three Men and a Cradle easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Three Men and a Cradle one of a kind? No. Less singular than 92% of films.

  • Does Three Men and a Cradle end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Three Men and a Cradle sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Three Men and a Cradle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Three Men and a Cradle violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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