---
title: "Budapest"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/budapest-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 467673
imdb_id: "tt7027092"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 480
content_rating: "R"
---

# Budapest (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/budapest-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Title: Budapest (2018). Rating: R. US Release Date: 03/01/2019. Genre: Comedy. Runtime: 1h 42m. Director: Xavier Gens. Writers: Simon Moutaïrou, Manu Payet. Synopsis: Two best friends stuck in boring jobs become bachelor party planners in Budapest.
[2] Wikipedia: French comedy film. Directed by Xavier Gens. Plot: Two best friends with MBAs are bored in their jobs and start a travel business for bachelor parties in Budapest.
[3] Deadline: Mentions "Grand Budapest Hotel" (irrelevant to the specific film "Budapest" except as a title comparison, but I should avoid confusion).
[4] Variety: Mentions "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (irrelevant).
[5] TMDB Cast/Crew: Synopsis repeated.
[6] IMDb: Directed by Xavier Gens. Cast: Manu Payet, Jonathan Cohen, Monsieur Poulpe, Alice Belaïdi. Synopsis repeated.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Xavier Gens
- **Networks / Studios**: Labyrinthe Films, Wild Bunch Distribution, Maje Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Manu Payet** as *Vincent*
- **Jonathan Cohen** as *Arnaud*
- **Monsieur Poulpe** as *Georgio*
- **Alice Belaïdi** as *Cécile*
- **Alix Poisson** as *Audrey*
- **Ali Marhyar** as *Rémi*
- **Artus** as *Elias*
- **Aude Legastelois** as *Hedi*
- **Antoine Gouy** as *Tristan*
- **Henrietta Edvi** as *Suzanna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Budapest online?
Budapest is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Budapest worth watching?
Budapest holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 480 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Budapest and when was it released?
Budapest is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Budapest?
Budapest was directed by Xavier Gens.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Budapest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/467673)
- [Budapest (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest_(film))
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- [Budapest (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/467673-budapest/cast)
- [Budapest (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7027092/)

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