Looking for the perfect French movies to enjoy during warm summer nights? Whether you're a fan of romance, thrillers, or laugh-out-loud comedies, this season's curated programming on TV5MONDE USA and TV5MONDEplus is packed with some of the finest cinema coming out of France, past and present. These selections celebrate everything from Cannes-winning masterpieces to underground cult classics, all while helping you immerse yourself in French language and culture.

Spotlight on Francophone Voices: African, Canadian, Caribbean and Belgian Gems

TV5MONDEplus isn’t just about cinema from France—its rich offering of Francophone films also highlights powerful storytelling from across the globe.

🎬 Freda – A searing drama from Haiti, following a young woman navigating truth and survival in Port-au-Prince. Featured at Cannes' Un Certain Regard.

🎬 Une mort sans importance – A suspenseful Belgian tale of unresolved grief and small-town secrets.

🎬 La nuit des rois – A poetic allegory set in a prison in Ivory Coast, blending myth and reality.

🎬 Kuessipan – A moving Canadian film exploring friendship and Indigenous identity among the Innu people of Québec.

🎬 Les oiseaux ivres – One of the most acclaimed recent Quebecois dramas, following the immigrant experience and emotional fallout of violence.

These films are immersive, eye-opening, and deeply rewarding—offering new perspectives from the Francophone world.

Cannes Winners & Festival Favorites Streaming This Summer

Every May, TV5MONDE USA celebrates the Cannes Film Festival with exclusive screenings. Several selections are now on demand:

• 🏆 Les pires – Winner of Un Certain Regard. A meta-narrative about the ethics of casting vulnerable non-professionals.

• 🛤️ La bataille du rail – Jury Prize, Cannes 1946. A WWII resistance story shot in postwar realism.

• 🎻 Les amants réguliers – Winner of Best Actor, Cannes 2005.

• 🕊️ Une aussi longue absence – Palme d’Or, 1961.

• 🧠 Goutte d'or – Critics' Week 2022. A surreal tale set in Paris’ 18th arrondissement.

These festival films pair cinematic excellence with social depth, and offer French cinema at its most daring.

New Faces of French Acting: 2024’s Rising Stars

Explore today’s breakout talent across genres, from gritty dramas to smart comedies:

🎭 Dali Benssalah – Recently featured in Athena and a rising force in French thrillers.

🌟 Louise Bourgoin – Balancing romantic leads with complex indie characters.

🎬 Reda Kateb – An auteur favorite, with a growing international following.

French Comedies to Beat the Heat

Add laughter to your summer nights with these quirky, sharp, and heartfelt comedies:

🤣 Le petit spirou – A charming adaptation of the Belgian comic strip.

📦 Tout simplement noir – A daring satirical film examining race and activism in France.

👶 9 mois ferme – Albert Dupontel’s outrageous legal farce on parenthood.

🏖️ L'arnacoeur – Romantic comedy with Parisian flair and sharp dialogue.

Films for the Whole Family (Avec Les Enfants)

TV5MONDEplus offers plenty of family-friendly films and animated series:

🐭 Ernest et Célestine: Le voyage en Charabie – A whimsical sequel that gently explores identity, language, and resistance.

📚 Les grandes grandes vacances – A WWII animation seen through children’s eyes.

🎨 Petit Poilu – A silent comic adventure for the youngest learners.

All available with English subtitles and perfect for those introducing French language to kids.

Discover French Film by Region

Explore the cultural diversity within France through local settings and accents:

🌿 Occitanie – La dernière vie de Simon: a magical-realist film with southwestern landscapes.

🪕 Brittany – Les petites victoires: A teacher’s heartwarming relationship with an adult learner.

🚢 Normandy – Chère Léa: A bittersweet breakup story with a painterly backdrop.

🎡 Île-de-France – Drôles d’oiseaux: Intertwined lives of outsiders in Paris.

Watch. Listen. Learn.

Whether you're just beginning or perfecting your fluency, watching French movies is an unparalleled way to:

• Learn colloquial and literary French

• Explore pronunciation and regional accents

• Deepen understanding of French-speaking cultures

🎧 Combine viewing with:

• French idioms from Alain Delon & Romy Schneider

• 10 useful idioms to use at Cannes

Start Your Summer Streaming Now

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Whether you’re curled up in Brooklyn, road-tripping through California, or relaxing by the sea in Florida, French cinema is a click away.

Experience France, one film at a time.

 

Beyond the Screen: What French Film Fans in the U.S. Are Asking

Whether you’re a long-time cinephile or just discovering the beauty of French-language film, here are clear answers to some of the most searched questions—tailored for U.S. viewers passionate about streaming French movies and series.

🎬 What Is the 2025 French Thriller?

One of the most anticipated French thrillers of 2025 is “Le Procès Goldman” by Cédric Kahn, a historical legal drama revisiting the polarizing trial of Pierre Goldman in the 1970s. For similar suspenseful films available now on TV5MONDE platforms, explore:

• Roubaix, une lumière – A moody, psychological police thriller.

• La promesse verte – A thriller with political and environmental stakes.

🎞️ What Is the Main Website Dedicated to Films in France?

The industry’s leading portal is UniFrance, which promotes French cinema internationally. For those looking to watch curated films from France and across the Francophone world in the U.S., TV5MONDEplus is the go-to platform, available through participating TV providers or with select cable subscriptions.

🌍 How Can I Stream French Movies?

U.S. audiences can stream French-language films through:

• TV5MONDEplus: On-demand platform available with participating providers. It offers French-language content from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, and Africa, with English subtitles.

• TV5MONDE USA: Live TV service available as an add-on to most major cable and streaming TV packages.

Check with your provider to activate access or subscribe.

💬 What Movie Sites Have French Subtitles?

TV5MONDEplus offers nearly all its films and series in original French audio with English subtitles—ideal for both learners and lovers of authentic dialogue. Select titles may also offer French subtitles for accessibility.

Featured subtitled picks:

• Kuessipan

• Tout simplement noir

• Les grandes grandes vacances

📺 Where Can I Watch French TV Series for Free?

While TV5MONDEplus is not entirely free, it is available to stream at no extra cost for viewers who already receive TV5MONDE USA as part of their TV subscription. Once activated, you can access a large library of French series with English subtitles.

Highlights include:

• Neumatt

• Agathe Koltès

• Toute la vie

🇺🇸 How to Stream French TV in the USA?

You can stream or watch French-language TV in the U.S. through these two options:

1. TV5MONDE USA: A premium French-language channel available via cable and satellite providers like Comcast, Cox, DIRECTV, and more.

2. TV5MONDEplus: The on-demand streaming companion to TV5MONDE USA, accessible on your devices once your account is activated via your provider.

TV5MONDE USA is available through the following U.S. providers: Altice USA, Astound Broadband powered by RCN, AT&T U-verse, Atlantic Broadband, Buckeye Broadband, Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH, Frontier, FuboTV, Hotwire, Mediacom, Optimum, Sling TV, Verizon Fios, and Vubiquity. To find out how to access or subscribe, visit this page.

📺 Explore TV5MONDE USA – your French-language TV destination in America

🎬 Stream all content on TV5MONDEplus – available via participating providers

📖 Visit the TV5MONDE USA blog – discover curated picks, language tips, and cultural deep dives

Whether you're tuning in with Verizon Fios, Sling TV, Cox, FuboTV, Comcast Xfinity, DISH, or any of the other supported services, French cinema is just a click away.

Experience France, one film at a time.

🎥 How Can I Watch Movies with English Subtitles?

TV5MONDEplus offers a wide variety of French-language movies with English subtitles, from historical epics to lighthearted comedies. It's accessible as part of your TV5MONDE USA subscription at no additional cost.

Explore titles like:

• Freda

• Les oiseaux ivres

• Petit Poilu – Great for early learners and young viewers.