A Family of Bastards

Set in Paris in 1997, this crime comedy follows Mohamed, a young man who inherits his father's business after the older man's death. Through this inheritance, Mohamed discovers he has a half-brother and a half-sister. The trio must work together to manage a shady bar that serves as a front for illegal gambling, prostitution, and drug trafficking. They struggle to protect their newly found family while attempting to save the establishment from debts and local gangsters.

The film was directed by Mourad Winter, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elias Belkeddar. This project is the second film directed by Winter, following Love Is Overrated from 2025. The movie stars Hakim Jemili as Mohamed, Benjamin Tranié as Maurice, and Laura Felpin as Morgane, with supporting roles played by Kad Merad, Florence Foresti, and David Ayala. A joint production between the United States and France, it was produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Iconoclast, and Iconozon with a credited crew of 41 people. Since its release in June 2026, the film has received a rating of 5.6/10 on TMDB based on 74 votes.