

A comedy about that period of childhood when the hope of changing the world was not “just an illusion”...
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.
Just an Illusion (2026) is a comedy and drama film directed by Olivier Nakache. It stars Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin, and Simon Boublil. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 166 votes.

Louis Garrel
Yves Dayan

Camille Cottin
Sandrine Dayan

Simon Boublil
Vincent Dayan

Alexis Rosenstiehl
Arnaud Dayan

Pierre Lottin
Étienne Berger

Jeanne Lamartine
Anne-Karine

Rony Kramer
Monsieur Abourmad

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Just an Illusion stars Louis Garrel, Camille Cottin, Simon Boublil, and Alexis Rosenstiehl, and was directed by Olivier Nakache.
Just an Illusion has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.
Just an Illusion was released in 2026.
Just an Illusion is a comedy and drama film.
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