Just an Illusion (2026)
Just an Illusion releases in Canada on Sep 18 2026. A streaming release date will be listed here as soon as it's announced.
The verdict
Just an Illusion is one of the more anticipated French releases on the calendar. It runs a manageable 119 minutes. It releases 2026-09-18; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
Should you spend 1h 59m on it?
1h 59m of French comedy with drama threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 59m |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | French |
Director
Olivier Nakache
Cast
When is Just an Illusion coming to streaming?
Just an Illusion hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due Sep 18 2026. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in Canada
Not out yet — nowhere to stream or rent it until it opens.
Trailer
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