Three Men and a Cradle
Three carefree Parisian bachelors discover that an unexpected baby can turn shared domestic chaos into genuine family feeling.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- warm
- witty
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally find the film an appealing, warm-hearted French comedy, though its conventional construction produces mixed overall reviews.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pierre, Michel, and Jacques have their carefree single lives overturned when a baby is left in their Paris apartment.
The three bachelors struggle comically with feeding, supervision, and the routines of infant care.
The friends must coordinate their household and personal lives around the baby rather than their former bachelor routines.
The abandoned baby functions as the concrete catalyst that transforms the men's domestic and emotional lives.
Films like Three Men and a Cradle, and why
Three Men and a Baby
shared fish out of water comedy, reluctant caregiving, and warm friendship between immature adults
Mr. Mom
shared domestic comedy, affectionate ensemble chemistry, and men adapting to unexpected family responsibilities
The Big Pardon
shared French comedy, friendship, and emotionally transformative domestic disruption
Movie Details
- Director
- Coline Serreau
- Release Date
- 1985-09-18
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (297)
Cast
- Roland Giraud
- Michel Boujenah
- André Dussollier
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
- Dominique Lavanant
- Marthe Villalonga
- Annick Alane
- Josine Comellas
- Jennifer Moret
- François Domange
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Three Men and a Cradle about?
- Three carefree Parisian bachelors discover that an unexpected baby can turn shared domestic chaos into genuine family feeling.
- What is Three Men and a Cradle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Three Men and a Cradle as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Three Men and a Cradle violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Three Men and a Cradle.
- What did critics think of Three Men and a Cradle?
- Critics generally find the film an appealing, warm-hearted French comedy, though its conventional construction produces mixed overall reviews.
- Which films are like Three Men and a Cradle?
- Films with a similar feel include Three Men and a Baby, Mr. Mom, and The Big Pardon.
- How long is Three Men and a Cradle?
- Three Men and a Cradle runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Three Men and a Cradle?
- In United States, Three Men and a Cradle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
