It was a massive success in France, remaining in the top five at the box office for 14 consecutive weeks and grossing over $104 million locally.
The plot follows Claude and Marie Verneuil, a wealthy, conservative Catholic couple living in provincial France. Their peaceful life is turned upside down as, one by one, their four daughters marry men from different ethnic and religious backgrounds: Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu (Serial Bad ...
For many, the film served as a way to "exorcise" ugly clichés through self-irony, showing characters who tease their own cultures while still embracing their French identity. A Growing Franchise It was a massive success in France, remaining
The success of the first film spawned a trilogy directed by Philippe de Chauveron: A Growing Franchise The success of the first
The film’s success lies in its "equal opportunity" humor. It doesn't just mock the parents’ prejudices; it pokes fun at everyone—the sons-in-law often trade barbs and stereotypes with each other just as much as they do with Claude.
Despite its popularity in Europe, the film famously struggled to find a release in the US and UK at the time, with some distributors considering its racial and religious jokes "too politically incorrect".