History Film / Intouchables

''Intouchables'' is a 2011 French dramedy film. It depicts one very unorthodox patient/nurse relationship, and is BasedOnATrueStory.

''Intouchables'' is a 2011 French comedy film. It depicts one very unorthodox patient/nurse relationship, and is BasedOnATrueStory.

''Intouchables'', the most successful French comedy film of 2011 and the second most successful ever there, depicts one very unorthodox patient/nurse relationship. BasedOnATrueStory.

But when Philippe (François Cluzet), the tetraplegic in question, takes a shine to Driss' [[BrutalHonesty blunt and pitiless demeanour]] in front of him and his bedside manners that would make [[Series/{{House}} Gregory House]] proud, he decides to hire Driss on trial, betting that "he won't last two weeks".

HilarityEnsues.

Creator/TheWeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]]. It received an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled ''Film/TheUpside'' with Creator/BryanCranston and Creator/KevinHart in the lead roles.

''Intouchables'', the most successful French comedy film of 2011 and the second most successful ever, depicts one very unorthodox patient/nurse relationship. BasedOnATrueStory.

** Even earlier, in the first scene of the movie; Upon being pulled over for speeding, Driss deftly outwits the policemen by claiming that Philippe needs to get to the hospital, and Philippe [[MagnificentBastard even starts to convulse and foam at the mouth to prove it]]. Driss had earlier bet to Philippe that he could get a police escort to the hospital and he ''does'', and they drive victoriously along, all set to [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome Earth, Wind & Fire's "September."]]

But when Philippe (François Cluzet), the tetraplegic in question, takes a shine to Driss' [[BrutalHonesty blunt and pitiless demeanour]] in front of him and his bedside manners that would make [[{{House}} Gregory House]] proud, he decides to hire Driss on trial, betting that "he won't last two weeks".

Creator/TheWeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]] is said to be preparing an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled ''Untouchable''.

* [[spoiler:IncompatibleOrientation]]: Driss and Magalie.

* ManicPixieDreamGirl / LoonyFriendsImproveYourPersonality: Driss to Philippe.

* DrJerk: Driss' replacement.

* InnocentBigot: Driss, which is in no small part [[DontYouDarePityMe why Philippe hires him]]. Other assistants qualify as well, but they are plain jerks too unlike Driss.

* DrivenToSuicide: Driss [[BrutalHonesty bluntly]] says that he'd be if he were in Philippe's place. Philippe [[LampshadeHanging instantly points out]] that he's in no condition to even end his life.

* HowWeGotHere

* OddCouple: Eventually leading into
** OddFriendship

* DontYouDarePityMe: What makes Philippe want to hire Driss.

* [[spoiler:IncompatibleOrientation]]: Driss and Magalie.

* [[spoiler: LipstickLesbian]]: Magalie.

* WorstAid: When Driss learns that Phillipe's daughter has attempted to commit suicide via Immodium, he jokes that next, she'll overdose on Tylenol. In actuality, Tylenol is very easy to overdose on. Twice the prescribed dosage can easily create irreversible liver damage in many people. Downing a larger amount can doom you to a slow and painful death, even if you seek medical aid immediately.

Meet Driss--young, obnoxious, shamelessly living on welfare and freshly back on the street after six months spent... [[{{Prison}} elsewhere]]. With little ambition and even fewer employment prospects, he crashes a job interview for the position of stay-at-home nurse for a wealthy tetraplegic aristocrat, simply wanting them to acknowledge his attendance and rejection so he can remain on benefits.

But when Philippe, the tetraplegic in question, takes a shine to Driss' [[BrutalHonesty blunt and pitiless demeanour]] in front of him and his bedside manners that would make [[{{House}} Gregory House]] proud, he decides to hire Driss on trial, betting that "he won't last two weeks".

Creator/TheWeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]] is said to be preparing an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled Untouchable.

->''"Be careful. You know guys from the suburbs have no mercy."''
->''"That’s what I want. No mercy."''

* WorstAid: When Driss learns that Yvette has attempted to commit suicide via Immodium, he jokes that next, she'll overdose on Tylenol. In actuality, Tylenol is very easy to overdose on. Twice the prescribed dosage can easily create irreversible liver damage in many people. Downing a larger amount can doom you to a slow and painful death, even if you seek medical aid immediately.

Creator/TheWeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]] is said to be preparing an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled Untouchable. The film has begun to receive more American attention with it having a prominent place on Netflix's Foreign Movies list, and has so far received a high rating (almost five stars) by its audience.

But when Philippe, the tetraplegic in question, takes a shine to Driss' [[BrutalHonesty blunt and pitiless demeanour]] in front of Driss and his bedside manners that would make [[{{House}} Gregory House]] proud, he decides to hire Driss on trial, betting that "he won't last two weeks".

Creator/TheWeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]] is said to be preparing an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled Untouchable.

* [[HumansAreMorons Critics Are Morons]]: A film about ThePowerOfFriendship breaking all kind of social and racial barriers was criticised in the States as being racist and offensive.
** It must be said that most of the audience seems to love the movie, unlike the critics.
** Even critics with positive reactions tended to compare it unfavorably to ''DrivingMissDaisy''.

* CostumeTestMontage: Philippe, before going to his date.

* CostumeTestMontage

* CustomeTestMontage

The WeinsteinCompany, which distributed it in the US with less than memorable results[[note]] less than 19000 spectators, vs over 19 million in Europe[[/note]] is said to be preparing an [[ForeignRemake americanized remake]] titled Untouchable.