John Malkovich stars in Mr. Blake at Your Service US release, as Sunrise Films prepares to bring the French comedy-drama to American theaters on June 20. Set in the French countryside, this theatrical run highlights a rare French-speaking turn from Malkovich and offers U.S. audiences a heartfelt story of loss, healing, and discovery.
US Audiences Set for French Comedy-Drama Featuring John Malkovich
Sunrise Films has taken on the distribution of Mr. Blake at Your Service, which features John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, and the late Émilie Dequenne. The film, also known internationally as Well Done!, introduces Malkovich in the role of Andrew Blake. Blake is a British businessman who, after being recently widowed, accepts a position as a butler at a countryside manor. His decision is motivated by a wish to remain close to cherished memories of his French wife. Through his time at the estate, surrounded by an eclectic mix of residents, Blake begins an unexpected personal journey that leads him toward renewal and change.
Notable Ensemble Cast and Characters
Fanny Ardant plays Nathalie de Beauvillier, the manor’s enigmatic and private owner. Émilie Dequenne, in one of her last big-screen performances, stars as Odile, the lively cook of the household. Supporting roles are filled by Eugénie Anselin, Al Ginter, Anne Brionne, and Christel Henon, forming a cast that brings depth and charm to the story’s rural French setting.
Creative Direction and Production Details
The film is adapted and directed by Gilles Legardinier, known for his bestselling 2012 novel Complètement cramé! Legardinier co-wrote the screenplay with Cristel Henon, making his directorial debut with this project. Stéphane Le Parc handled cinematography, Yves Deschamps and Chrystel Alépée managed editing, and Erwann Chandon provided the original music score. Production was overseen by Henon and Lilian Eche from Bidibul Productions, with support from Superprod and Legardinier himself. Bidibul Productions has also produced other notable films, including Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident.
International Festival Journey and Previous Screenings
Mr. Blake at Your Service first screened in the U.S. at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2023. Since its debut, the movie has reached cinemas across France, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand. Additional festival screenings across the globe have helped introduce the story and its performances to international audiences.
Anticipation for the U.S. Release
“We are delighted to be bringing the incredibly charming ‘Mr. Blake at Your Service!’ to audiences in the U.S.,”
—Andrew Nerger, head of U.S. and international distribution at Sunrise Films
“It captivated us from the moment we first screened it, and we hope audiences will fall in love with it just as we did when it premieres later this June.”
—Andrew Nerger, head of U.S. and international distribution at Sunrise Films
This June marks an important opportunity for American viewers to experience the blend of humor, emotion, and culture that define Mr. Blake at Your Service. With John Malkovich assuming a rare French-speaking lead and a talented supporting cast—including Nathalie de Beauvillier, Odile, and others—the film is positioned to resonate with fans of heartfelt, character-driven stories and international cinema alike.
