Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- playful
- lighthearted
- warm
- date night
- lazy sunday
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stéphane tries to convince Fanny that he is playing Rodrigue in Le Cid, making stage performance central to his romantic strategy.
The Avignon Festival provides the setting where stage work, romantic hopes, and misunderstandings collide.
The central premise depends on Stéphane presenting himself through the identity of Rodrigue to the girl he loves.
The keywords and plot frame Stéphane's deception as chaotic, lighthearted, and romantically motivated.
Films like Rodrigue in Love, and why
L'Arnacoeur
shares breezy French romantic comedy, romantic deception, and playful interpersonal misunderstandings
The Valet
shares warm romantic farce, mistaken identity, and an accessible ensemble-comedy tone
Theater Camp
shares theatrical setting, ensemble chaos, affectionate humor, and performance-centered relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Johann Dionnet
- Release Date
- 2025-06-18
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (141)
Cast
- Baptiste Lecaplain
- Élisa Erka
- Romain Francisco
- Amaury de Crayencour
- Ariane Mourier
- Alison Wheeler
- Lyes Salem
- Rudy Milstein
- Matthieu Burnel
- Constance Carrelet
Common questions
- What is Rodrigue in Love about?
- A boulevard actor turns a festival performance into an elaborate romantic ruse when he pretends to play Rodrigue in Le Cid for the woman he loves.
- What is Rodrigue in Love like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rodrigue in Love as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Rodrigue in Love violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rodrigue in Love.
- Which films are like Rodrigue in Love?
- Films with a similar feel include L'Arnacoeur, The Valet, and Theater Camp.
- How long is Rodrigue in Love?
- Rodrigue in Love runs 102 minutes.
