Bonjour Timothy

Apr 16, 1995

1h 37m

★ 6.5

Detours on road to true love

Overview

Timothy and his family is expecting a French-Canadian male exchange student, that turns out to be an attractive girl, to which Timothy proceeds to make a fool of himself, trying to impress. When Michelle becomes ill from drinking spiked punch at a party, Timothy notices a tattoo while helping her to bed. He foolishly tells a friend about the tattoo, who proceeds to tell the whole school, which does not go down well with Michelle.

Genres

Family

Comedy

Production Companies

CINAR

Tucker Production Company

Bonjour Timothy Trailers

Cast

Timothy

Dean O'Gorman

Michelle

Sabine Karsenti

Nathan

Milan Borich

Vikki

Angela Bloomfield

Derek

Richard Vette

Mary

Sylvia Rands

Roger

Syd Jackson

Rugby Coach

Mark Hadlow

Miss Braithwaite

Raewyn Blade

Mr. Blisker

Stephen Papps

Mr. Wiley

Nathaniel Lees

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