RRRrrrr!!! (2004)
The wildly absurd French prehistoric comedy where two caveman tribes wage an 800-year war over shampoo.
RRRrrrr!!! - Movie Information
- Original Title: RRRrrrr!!!
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Alain Chabat
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 38m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 28, 2004 (Belgium - AL), January 28, 2004 (France - U)
- Alternative Titles: RRRrrrr !!! (FR), 森林鲁滨逊 (CN), РРРрррр!!! (UA)
- Production Companies: StudioCanal, Les Robins des Bois Airlines, TF1 Films Production, Chez Wam
- Production Countries: France
RRRrrrr!!! - Plot
In 35,000 BC, the tribe of the Dirty Hairs is at war against the tribe of the Clean Hairs for eight hundred years, trying to get their shampoo. The chief of the Dirty Hairs sends his daughter Guy disguised to the enemy tribe to get some shampoo for his tribe. When the healer of the Clean Hairs tribe surprisingly kills two cavemen of his tribe, their imbecile chief assigns Pierre with curled hair and Pierre blonde to investigate the murder and find the criminal.
RRRrrrr!!! - Trailer
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RRRrrrr!!! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Alain Chabat
Main Cast
- Maurice Barthélemy
- Marina Foïs
- Elise Larnicol
- Pierre-François Martin-Laval
- Jean-Paul Rouve
- Pascal Vincent
- Alain Chabat
- Jean Rochefort
- Gérard Depardieu
- Damien Jouillerot
Writers
- Alain Chabat
- Jean-Paul Rouve
- Pierre-François Martin-Laval
- Maurice Barthélemy
- Marina Foïs
Producers
- Amandine Billot
- Alex Berger
RRRrrrr!!! - FAQs
What is RRRrrrr!!! about?
RRRrrrr!!! is a prehistoric slapstick comedy set in 35,000 BC, where two rival caveman tribes — the Dirty Hairs and the Clean Hairs — have been fighting over shampoo for 800 years. When murders break out in the Clean Hairs' camp, two bumbling investigators are tasked with solving the case.
Why are all the characters named Pierre in RRRrrrr!!!?
One of the film's running gags is that virtually every male character in the Clean Hairs tribe is named Pierre. It's a deliberately absurdist joke by writer-director Alain Chabat, poking fun at the idea that prehistoric people had no concept of individual identity or diverse naming conventions.
Who directed RRRrrrr!!!?
RRRrrrr!!! was directed by Alain Chabat, who also co-wrote the script and appears in the film as Pierre the Healer. Chabat is a beloved figure in French comedy, best known as a founding member of the iconic Les Robins des Bois and Robins des Bois comedy troupe.
Who are the main actors in RRRrrrr!!!?
The cast is packed with French comedy talent. You'll see Maurice Barthélemy, Marina Foïs, Elise Larnicol, Pierre-François Martin-Laval, and Jean-Paul Rouve — all members of the Les Robins des Bois troupe — alongside comedy legends Gérard Depardieu and Jean Rochefort.
Is RRRrrrr!!! a parody film?
Absolutely. RRRrrrr!!! is a full-blown parody of prehistoric adventure films and caveman tropes. It gleefully skewers everything from Stone Age survival to murder mysteries, wrapping absurdist humor around a ridiculous central conflict — an 800-year tribal war fought entirely over who has the better shampoo.
Where can I watch RRRrrrr!!!?
You can rent or buy RRRrrrr!!! on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It's widely available for digital purchase across major platforms, so finding a copy to watch at home is pretty straightforward.
When was RRRrrrr!!! released?
RRRrrrr!!! hit theaters on January 28, 2004, releasing simultaneously in France and Belgium. In France it received a U (universal) rating, while in Belgium it was classified AL (all audiences), making it accessible to viewers of all ages in both countries.
What are some movies similar to RRRrrrr!!!?
If you enjoyed RRRrrrr!!!, you'll likely love Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Spaceballs (1987), and Life of Brian (1979) for their similar brand of absurdist comedy. Caveman (1981) and Shaun of the Dead (2004) are also great picks for fans of genre parody done right.
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