---
title: "Bowling"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bowling-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 123241
imdb_id: "tt2271777"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 90
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bowling (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bowling-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in France on July 18, 2012, the comedy film Bowling was directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar and is founded on real events. The story is set in Carhaix, located in the heart of Brittany, at a small hospital featuring a calm maternity clinic where very few births take place. The plot follows Mathilde, a midwife, Firmine, a pediatric nurse, and Louise, who owns the Carhaix bowling alley, as they lead a happy existence as friends. Complications arise when Catherine, the human resources director of the establishment, is sent to restructure the hospital and ultimately shut down the loss-making maternity clinic. Despite their differences in age, personalities, origins, backgrounds, and convictions, four women come together to form a quartet overflowing with humanity and humor. The cast features Catherine Frot, Mathilde Seigner, Firmine Richard, and Laurence Arné.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
- **Networks / Studios**: Loma Nasha, Pathé, TF1 Films Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Catherine Frot** as *Catherine*
- **Mathilde Seigner** as *Mathilde*
- **Firmine Richard** as *Firmine*
- **Laurence Arné** as *Louise*
- **François Bureloup** as *Yves*
- **Mathias Mlekuz** as *Erwann*
- **Geneviève Mnich** as *Mme Escoffier*
- **Frédéric Noaille** as *Paul*
- **Julien Crampon** as *Gaël*
- **Gilles Bataille** as *Le directeur de l'hôpital*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bowling online?
Bowling is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bowling worth watching?
Bowling holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 90 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bowling and when was it released?
Bowling is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bowling?
Bowling was directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bowling — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/123241)
- [Bowling (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2271777/)
- [Bowling (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/123241-bowling/cast)
- [Bowling (film) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_(film))

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