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The Antidote 2005

★ 5.1118 votes107 min📅 2005-03-30

In Vincent de Brus' sharp-witted 2005 comedy *The Antidote*, Jacques Villeret stars as a high-flying corporate tycoon whose glittering world starts to crumble when crippling anxiety attacks strike at the worst possible moment.

Director: Vincent de Brus

Cast

Jacques Villeret
Jacques Villeret
André Morin
Agnès Soral
Agnès Soral
Nadine Marty
Christian Clavier
Christian Clavier
Jacques-Alain Marty « JAM »
Annie Grégorio
Annie Grégorio
Andrée
François Levantal
François Levantal
Pierre Verneuil
Alexandra Lamy
Alexandra Lamy
Elisabeth Fréoli
François Morel
François Morel
M. Lebrochet
Pierre Vernier
Pierre Vernier
le "senior"
Jacques Dynam
Jacques Dynam
le chef de la fabrique de jouets
Eric Prat
Eric Prat
Marc-André de Noyenville

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Antidote (2005) about?

Jacques Villeret plays a stressed-out CEO whose anxiety spirals just as he's about to close a major business deal. Forced to confront his past with the help of his doctor, he uncovers long-forgotten moments that might hold the key to calming his frayed nerves.

Who directed The Antidote?

Vincent de Brus helmed this 2005 French comedy, weaving corporate satire with personal introspection.

Who stars in The Antidote?

The film features Jacques Villeret, Agnès Soral, Christian Clavier, Annie Grégorio, and Alexandra Lamy in key roles.

Is The Antidote (2005) worth watching?

While not rated on IMDb, this clever French comedy balances wit with emotional depth, making it a solid choice for fans of character-driven comedies and corporate satire.

How long is The Antidote?

The Antidote runs for 107 minutes.

About The Antidote (2005) — When a tycoon's crisis leads him back to childhood memories

In Vincent de Brus' sharp-witted 2005 comedy *The Antidote*, Jacques Villeret stars as a high-flying corporate tycoon whose glittering world starts to crumble when crippling anxiety attacks strike at the worst possible moment. As panic grips him mid-million-dollar takeover, his physician traces the roots of his distress to long-buried childhood memories—suggesting the antidote to his crisis lies in revisiting the past.

Wry, nostalgic, and brimming with Gallic flair, the film blends corporate satire with emotional introspection, launching a journey through memory, identity, and self-preservation. With its mix of razor-sharp wit and heartfelt reflection, *The Antidote (2005)* offers a clever escape from the boardroom into the tangled corridors of the mind.