Movie

We Need a Vacation

“Charming and Refreshing”

★ 6.7(11)20021h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Didier Bivel
Release date: 2002-01-16
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Canal+

About We Need a Vacation

We Need a Vacation is a 2002 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Didier Bivel, starring Ibrahim Koma, Aymen Saïdi and Nabil El Bouhairi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch We Need a Vacation in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It is the end of the school year for the children of a dormitory town. Most of them leave the place for a vacation with their parents but not Lucien and Adama whose parents can't afford the expense. While the big brothers of the housing estate are busy breaking the law Lulu and Adama manage to sneak into their neighbors' trailer. The two stowaways are elated until they reach their destination: a nudist camp...!

Cast

Ibrahim Koma

Adama

Aymen Saïdi

Lucien

Nabil El Bouhairi

José

Thomas Pitiot

L'animateur

Rochelle Redfield

L'anglaise

Hiam Abbass

La mère de Lucien et de José

Bernard Blancan

Le père de Lucien et de José

Florence Loiret Caille

Roland Marchisio

Le flic

Themes & keywords

summer vacation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch We Need a Vacation in Canada?+

We Need a Vacation is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is We Need a Vacation on Netflix?+

We Need a Vacation is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is We Need a Vacation?+

We Need a Vacation has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in We Need a Vacation?+

We Need a Vacation stars Ibrahim Koma, Aymen Saïdi, Nabil El Bouhairi, Thomas Pitiot and Rochelle Redfield.

When did We Need a Vacation come out?+

We Need a Vacation is a 2002 movie directed by Didier Bivel.

What genre is We Need a Vacation?+

We Need a Vacation is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed We Need a Vacation?+

We Need a Vacation was directed by Didier Bivel.