Oh My Goodness! (2023)
A French comedy about five cycling-novice nuns racing against the odds — and each other — to save their beloved hospice.
Oh My Goodness! - Movie Information
- Original Title: Juste ciel !
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Laurent Tirard
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 27m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 15, 2023 (France - TP), March 14, 2025 (United Kingdom), September 28, 2023 (Germany - 6)
- Alternative Titles: Guanyant-se el cel (ES), Монахині на драйві! (UA)
- Production Companies: Les Films sur Mesure, M6 Films, Le Pacte
- Production Countries: France
Oh My Goodness! - Plot
Five nuns set their sights on winning the cash prize in a major cycling race to raise money to renovate a dilapidated hospice. The only hitch is that none of them can ride a bicycle.
Oh My Goodness! - Trailer
See the sisters saddle up and take on the impossible:
A hellish race to glory!
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Oh My Goodness! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Laurent Tirard
Main Cast
- Valérie Bonneton
- Camille Chamoux
- Claire Nadeau
- Guilaine Londez
- Louise Malek
- Sidse Babett Knudsen
- François Morel
- Claire Duburcq
- Jean-Michel Lahmi
- Fabienne Galula
Writers
- Laurent Tirard
Producers
- Olivia Lagache
Oh My Goodness! - FAQs
What is Oh My Goodness! about?
Oh My Goodness! follows five nuns who hatch an unlikely plan: enter a major cycling race to win prize money and save their crumbling hospice. The catch? Not one of them knows how to ride a bike. It's a warm, funny French comedy about faith, teamwork, and sheer determination.
Do the nuns actually learn to ride bikes?
That's the heart of the film! Starting from absolute zero, the five sisters go through a hilariously chaotic training process. Watching these determined women wobble, crash, and gradually find their rhythm is where much of the comedy — and the charm — comes from.
Who are the main actors in Oh My Goodness!?
The ensemble cast is led by Valérie Bonneton and Camille Chamoux, with Claire Nadeau, Guilaine Londez, Louise Malek, and Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen rounding out the nun quintet. François Morel and Claire Duburcq also appear in supporting roles.
Is Oh My Goodness! based on a true story?
Oh My Goodness! is not based on a true story — it's an original comedy conceived by writer-director Laurent Tirard. While the premise of cycling nuns is fictional, the film draws on very real themes of community spirit, resourcefulness, and the lengths people go to protect what they love.
Who directed Oh My Goodness! and what else has he made?
Laurent Tirard directed and wrote the film. He's a well-known figure in French comedy, best recognized for the Asterix films — Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia and Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom — as well as the charming Molière (2007).
What is the tone and style of Oh My Goodness!?
The film leans into feel-good, light-hearted comedy with a strong ensemble dynamic. It balances gentle humor about convent life with the physical comedy of novice cyclists, all wrapped in an underdog-sports-movie structure. Think warm, crowd-pleasing fun rather than sharp satire.
What are some movies similar to Oh My Goodness!?
If you enjoy Oh My Goodness!, you might also like Bye Bye Morons (2020), Queens of The Field (2020), A Difficult Year (2023), or the classic The Trouble with Angels (1966). All share that same spirit of unlikely underdogs banding together with warmth and humor.
When and where was Oh My Goodness! released?
The film premiered in France on February 15, 2023, and later opened in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2025. It also received a release in Germany on September 28, 2023. It's a French production distributed internationally under various titles.
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