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Top 5 best movies to watch on TV5MONDEplus

Published on 13 June 2024

Looking for new movies to enjoy this summer? Well, look no further. Discover (or rediscover) the best of French-speaking cinema on TV5MONDEplus with subtitles available in six languages, including English, of course! Whether you're into original comedies, touching dramas or auteur films, TV5Mondeplus has handpicked for you the top 5 movies praised by critics, all available for you to watch.

In the lineup :

Visuel film Mon Légionnaire

Mon légionnaire

They come from all over, and now, they have one thing in common: the Foreign Legion, their new family. This movie tells stories of women fighting to keep their love alive or men fighting for their country, and of couples building relationships in hostile territories. “Mon légionnaire” was awarded prizes at the Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême 2021 and the Festival du Film francophone de Namur 2021.

Watch Mon légionnaire on TV5Mondeplus

vignette film Entre Les Vagues

Entre les vagues

This vibrant film tells the touching journey of Margot and Alma, two best friends who share a common passion for theatre. Despite sometimes competing for roles, their bond remains strong. No matter the challenges, they forge ahead, unstoppable.

Entre les vagues was featured in the Directors' Fortnight at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and the Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême 2021.

Watch Entre les vagues on TV5Mondeplus

vignette film Dans Paris

Dans Paris

Paul is having a very hard time coping with his recent break-up with Anna. On the verge of depression, he moves back in with his dad in Paris and buries himself in his bedroom. His loved ones, each in their own way, try to help him overcome his heartbreak. This drama, which explores the turmoil of three Parisian characters, was nominated at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

Watch Dans Paris on TV5Mondeplus

vignette film Perdrix

Perdrix

Pierre Perdrix's life has been turned upside down since the unpredictable Juliette Webb burst into his life. A stranger who landed in his family's unique world like a meteorite, and who by her presence alone will force this tight-knit microcosm to redefine their boundaries and finally begin to fully live their lives. Starring  Swann Arlaud, Maud Wyler and Nicolas Maury, this offbeat romantic comedy won the award for Best Film at the Festival du film francophone d'Angoulême 2019.

Watch Perdrix on TV5Mondeplus

vignette film Les quatre cents coups

Les Quatre Cents coups

This classic film follows the story of 12-year-old Antoine Doinel, who feels unloved by his parents and misunderstood at school. Antoine lies, steals, and skips school. After being caught stealing, he is sent to a juvenile detention centre but escapes to fulfil his dream of seeing the sea. "Les Quatre Cents Coups" won an award at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.

Watch Les Quatre Cents coups on TV5Mondeplus

About TV5MONDEplus

TV5MONDEplus, the streaming platform in French, offers French-speaking programmes from around the world... For free! 

Watch movies, series, documentaries, portraits, concerts, podcasts... From France, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, and much more, with subtitles available in 6 languages.

TV5MONDEplus is available on the web and on mobile platforms: on tv5mondeplus.com, mobile Apps via Google Play and Apple Store, and on connected TVs.

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And for even more content, visit apac.tv5monde.com and access the live TV channels TV5MONDE Asie, TV5MONDE Pacifique and TV5MONDE Style, the 24/7 TV5MONDE Info news feed, youth programmes, and an extensive VOD library.

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