Deviens génial
A beleaguered German teacher turns a chaotic student trip into a last-ditch bid to save his class and stay close to his daughter.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mathias and Émilie organize a student trip to Germany as the central engine of the plot.
Mathias risks leaving the city and moving away from his daughter when his class is canceled.
The French students encounter an eccentric German committee while trying to make Germany appealing in 2025.
Mathias, Émilie, and Bart rely on improvised performances and unexpected schemes to save interest in the class.
Films like Deviens génial, and why
The School of Rock
Shares a warm school setting, teacher-centered comedy, unruly students, and an ultimately encouraging educational mission.
The Chorus
Combines classroom dynamics, compassionate teacher characters, and an accessible feel-good tone.
The Class
Features a teacher navigating difficult students through a grounded, socially observant school comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Léo Grandperret
- Release Date
- 2026-06-17
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (7)
Cast
- Manu Payet
- Elisa Murphy
- Melha Bedia
- Thomas Krutmann
- Julia Stolba
- Roxan Bangalter
- Marie-Julie Baup
- Luzian Gupta
- Derek Simon Robin
- Selma Rodot
Common questions
- What is Deviens génial about?
- A beleaguered German teacher turns a chaotic student trip into a last-ditch bid to save his class and stay close to his daughter.
- What is Deviens génial like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Deviens génial as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Deviens génial violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Deviens génial.
- Which films are like Deviens génial?
- Films with a similar feel include The School of Rock, The Chorus, and The Class.
- How long is Deviens génial?
- Deviens génial runs 92 minutes.
