Film

Call My Agent! The Movie

Name: Call My Agent! The Movie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2026
Cast: Camille Cottin, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Liliane Rovère, Fanny Sidney

The old ASK Agency gang reassembles for a big-screen reunion, five years after the doors closed, when Andréa's directorial debut collapses days before shooting. It's the same ensemble chaos and industry-insider warmth that made the show a cult hit — cameos, crossed wires, and people who are terrible at their jobs but wonderful to watch. Best enjoyed by fans of the series; newcomers will feel like they've walked into someone else's family dinner.

TMDb rating

6.5

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