Cast: Gilles Renaud

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Gilles Renaud. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Sex of the Stars

1993 · Movie · 104 min. · Canada

Direction Paule Baillargeon

Cast Marianne Coquelicot Mercier · Denis Mercier · Tobie Pelletier · Sylvie Drapeau

Synopsis The Sex of the Stars (1993) follows the story of Camille, a young woman who is displeased with her mother's new partner. Camille remains deeply attached to her father, who resides in New York. One day, she witnesses her mother...

6.8

31 votes

6.8

31 votes

The Dismantlement (The Auction)

2013 · Movie · 111 min. · Canada

Direction Sebastien Pilote

Cast Gabriel Arcand · Gilles Renaud · Lucie Laurier · Johanne-Marie Tremblay

Synopsis The Dismantlement (The Auction) (2013) follows the story of Gaby, a dedicated farmer who runs Bouchard & Sons Farm, specializing in raising lambs. Despite the farm's name, Gaby has no sons; instead, he has two daughters whom he has nurtured...

6.5

27 votes

6.5

27 votes

Hochelaga, Land of Souls

2017 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction François Girard

Cast Samian · Vincent Pérez · Raoul Trujillo · George Wahiakeron Gilbert

Synopsis Hochelaga, Land of Souls (2017) follows Mohawk archaeologist Baptiste Asigny on a profound journey to uncover his ancestral roots. This quest is sparked by a devastating landslide at the Percival Molson Stadium, which prompts Baptiste to delve into the rich...

5.8

39 votes

5.8

39 votes

The Guide to the Perfect Family

2021 · Movie · 102 min. · Canada

Direction Ricardo Trogi

Cast Emilie Bierre · Louis Morissette · Catherine Chabot · Xavier Lebel

Synopsis The Guide to the Perfect Family (2021) follows a couple in Québec as they navigate the challenges, pressures, and lofty expectations that come with raising children in a society fixated on achievement and maintaining a flawless social media persona. The...

5.6

393 votes

5.6

393 votes

The Hair of the Beast

2010 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Philippe Gagnon

Cast Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge · Viviane Audet · Gilles Renaud · Patrice Robitaille

Synopsis The Hair of the Beast (2010) is set in 1665 in New France, during the period when France had colonized a portion of Canada. Joseph Côté flees from a prison to evade execution by hanging. Pursued by colonial soldiers, Joseph...

4.2

33 votes

4.2

33 votes

Le survenant

2005 · Movie · 138 min. · Canada

Direction Erik Canuel

Cast Jean-Nicolas Verreault · Anick Lemay · Gilles Renaud · François Chénier

Synopsis Le survenant (2005) tells the story of a mysterious individual who arrives at the doorstep of Didace. The stranger, who declines to reveal his name, is given the moniker "the Survenant." As time passes, Didace discovers that this enigmatic figure...

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Madly in Love (Love Crazy)

1991 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Robert Ménard

Cast Rémy Girard · Jean Rochefort · Nathalie Gascon · Danielle Proulx

Synopsis Madly in Love (Love Crazy) (1991) follows the tumultuous journey of Remy, a creative ad consultant, who finds himself deeply infatuated with Sarah, the rising star of a new advertising campaign. Their mutual attraction is undeniable, but their respective marriages...

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Cabotins

2010 · Movie · 110 min. · Canada

Direction Alain Desrochers

Cast Rémy Girard · Pierre-François Legendre · Gaston Lepage · Gilles Renaud

Synopsis Cabotins (2010) follows the journey of a once-renowned figure in the entertainment industry who is now facing financial ruin. In a desperate attempt to salvage his career and avoid complete collapse, he decides to mount one final, grand performance. This...

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Les Plouffe

1981 · Movie · 227 min. · Canada

Direction Gilles Carle

Cast Gabriel Arcand · Rémi Laurent · Pierre Curzi · Juliette Huot

Synopsis Les Plouffe (1981) delves into the everyday experiences of a typical Quebecois family, the Plouffes, as they navigate the challenges of the late depression era and the tumultuous years of World War II. The narrative offers a poignant glimpse into...

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La contemplation du mystère

2021 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Alberic Aurteneche

Cast Emmanuel Schwartz · Eric Clark · Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse · Gilles Renaud

Synopsis La contemplation du mystère (2021) follows Éloi as he ventures back to his inherited lands a year after his father's tragic hunting accident. He is drawn to the area by an unusual tribute from local hunters. Éloi's initial goal of...

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Claude Gauvreau: Poète

1974 · Documentary · 57 min. · Canada

Direction Jean-Claude Labrecque

Cast Claude Gauvreau · Jean Pierre Bergeron · Muriel Dutil · Robert Gravel

Synopsis Claude Gauvreau: Poète (1974) presents an intimate exploration of the life and work of a prominent Canadian poet. The documentary delves into Gauvreau's unique literary contributions, his impact on Canadian literature, and his enduring legacy. Through a blend of archival...

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The Secret Life of Happy People

2006 · Movie · 101 min. · Canada

Direction Stéphane Lapointe

Cast Gilbert Sicotte · Marc Paquet · Catherine de Léan · Marie Gignac

Synopsis The Secret Life of Happy People (2006) follows the journey of Thomas Dufresne, portrayed by Marc Paquet, who is the outcast of his affluent family. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Audrey, a carefree waitress...

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La dame en couleurs

1985 · Movie · 112 min. · Canada

Direction Claude Jutra

Cast Paule Baillargeon · Ginette Boivin · Claude Desjardins · Lisette Dufour

Synopsis La dame en couleurs (1985) is set in the 1940s in Quebec, where orphaned or abandoned children are confined to a vast psychiatric hospital, not because they are ill, but because they lack familial support. To break free from this...

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Brother Andre

1987 · Movie · 87 min. · Canada

Direction Jean-Claude Labrecque

Cast Marc Legault · Sylvie Ferlatte · André Cailloux · Michel Cailloux

Synopsis Brother Andre (1987) chronicles the inspiring journey of a humble doorman at a Catholic college, who ignites a global wave of devotion to Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ. Through his unwavering faith and dedication, he transforms the...

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Cadavres

2009 · Movie · Canada

Direction Erik Canuel

Cast Patrick Huard · Julie LeBreton · Sylvie Boucher · Christopher Heyerdahl

Synopsis Cadavres (2009) unfolds on a fateful Halloween when Raymond, a man of questionable character, finds himself in a dire situation after his alcoholic mother passes away. In a moment of desperation, he disposes of her body in a ditch. Plagued...

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The Woman Who Drinks

2001 · Movie · 91 min. · Canada

Direction Bernard Émond

Cast Elise Guilbault · Luc Picard · Michel Forget · Fanny Mallette

Synopsis The Woman Who Drinks (2001) follows the poignant journey of a woman as she reflects on her life during her final moments. The narrative delves into her past struggles with alcoholism, highlighting a pivotal incident at the age of 46...

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The Mob

1975 · Movie · 86 min. · Canada

Direction Jacques Godbout

Cast Marc Legault · Dorothée Berryman · Gilbert Chénier · André Guy

Synopsis The Mob (1975) follows a hit-man from Montreal who ventures to New York to carry out a contract on a notorious mafioso boss, Frank Anastasia. The American underworld, however, is not pleased with this outsider's interference. They set out to...

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Cheech

2006 · Movie · 105 min. · Canada

Direction Patrice Sauvé

Cast Patrice Robitaille · François Létourneau · Anick Lemay · Maxime Denommée

Synopsis Cheech (2006) follows the story of a low-level pimp who finds himself in serious trouble when his directory of escorts is taken. The film delves into the consequences he faces as a result of this theft, exploring the complexities and...

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