Arthur and Maxime are a couple who dream of becoming parents. Facing societal judgment and legal barriers, they contemplate breaking the law to build their family. Their loved ones quickly step in to help—each bringing their own distinct convictions and ideas, though not all of them turn out to be helpful.
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Cast
8 people
Aliocha Schneider
Known for
Vampires
Closet Monster
Anthony Bajon
Known for
Athena
Junkyard Dog
Alexandra Lamy
Known for
Back to Mom's
Rolling to You
Corinne Masiero
Known for
Rust and Bone
The Invisibles
Yvan Attal
Known for
Rush Hour 3
The Interpreter
Danielle Fichaud
Known for
Aline
Merry Christmas
Jiselle Henderkott
Ashley
Known for
The Substance
Meet the Leroys
Gregory Defleur
John
Known for
The American Dream
The Cage
Louis-Julien Petit Director · Delphine Gleize Screenplay Laurent Perez del Mar Composer
First release August 25, 2026 · Produced in France · Production Pictanovo, Charlie Films
Production
Gaumont
Production · Distribution
Pictanovo
Production
Charlie Films
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
En haut de la pile
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · August 25, 2026
Premiere · Angoulême Film Festival
France · January 6, 2027
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
October 8, 2026 · Premiere · Diffusion au 32e Festival de Cinéma Jean Carmet à Moulins (03)
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