You must watch these 10 Omar Sy movies and TV shows at least once

Omar Sy is a French actor who is known for his sketches with Fred Testot on a TV show. The actor continued to gain wider fame and acclaim with his role in the movie, The Intouchables, which earned him the César Award for Best Actor and made him the first Black man to do so. Sy continued to diversify his career and starred in the show, Lupin, which is his breakthrough performance. He has also starred in movies like Jurassic World, The Takedown, and others. Known for his versatility and dedicated performances, here are 10 Omar Sy movies and TV shows that one must watch.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.

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Chocolat, Two is a Family, and other movies and TV shows of Omar Sy

1. Lupin

Based on the character of Arsène Lupin, who was created by Maurice Leblanc in the early 1900s, this French mystery thriller series was created by George Kay and François Uzan. Starring Omar Sy as the titular protagonist, the show focuses on Assane Diop, who is inspired by the master thief Lupin. The show was a critical and commercial success, and the acting of Omar Sy was noted and appreciated. The series focuses on Diop, who is the son of an immigrant from Senegal. When his family comes to France, his father is framed for the theft of a diamond necklace by his employer, the wealthy Hubert Pellegrini. After his father dies in prison, Diop grows up on the streets and is inspired by the exploits of Lupin and sets out to get revenge on Pellegrini. Sy embodies the role of Diop and delivers charming heists with finesse. The show has many spectacular robberies and is a thrilling series.

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2. The Intouchables

Directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, this French buddy comedy-drama movie is also written by Nakache and Toledano. The movie features François Cluzet and Omar Sy and is inspired by the story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his French-Algerian carer Abdel Sellou. The movie was a massive hit and was a critical and commercial success. Omar Sy won the Céser Award for Best Actor for the movie and is regarded as his breakthrough role. The movie is essentially a story about Philippe (Cluzet), who is a wealthy quadriplegic, and his caregiver Driss (Sy), who is a street-smart Parisian of Senegalese heritage. Driss is also an ex-convict, but he interviews for the role of the caregiver with confidence and even without any qualifications, and is able to get the role. Omar Sy delivers a scene-stealing performance as he delivers an engaging and endearing role.

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3. Two is a Family

Starring Omar Sy, this French comedy-drama movie is a remake of the Mexican movie, Instructions Not Included. Directed by Hugo Gélin and written by Gélin, Mathieu Oullion, and Jean-André Yerlès, the movie focuses on Samuel (Omar Sy), who is a runner and a party-goer. He is a womanizer and lives in the south of France. However, his life changes when his former partner Kristin, leaves his three-month-old daughter Gloria in his arms as she cannot take care of her. While Samuel initially wants to give Gloria back, he changes from within and begins to work as a stuntman to take care of his daughter. The movie has moments of comedy and heartfelt poignancy as Samuel navigates the struggles of raising his daughter. Omar Sy delivers a stellar performance and is able to create beautiful chemistry with Gloria. The role showcases Sy’s versatility as an actor who can take on layered and mature roles as well.

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4. The Takedown

Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Omar Sy, Laurent Lafitte, and others, this French action-comedy movie is written by Stéphane Kazandjian. The movie is a sequel to the 2012 movie on the Other Side of the Tracks, and Omar Sy and Laurent Lafitte reprise their roles from the earlier movie. Sy features in the role of Ousmane Diakite, and the film is about two mismatched detectives who are polar opposites and are forced to reunite and investigate a murder after a decade. The film takes place in a divided French hamlet where a larger conspiracy exists. The movie is full of action and laughs, and Sy delivers as the intelligent yet funny detective who can use his brains to solve the case while also pulling pranks on his colleague. Sy embodies the role once again and proves his acting prowess in roles surrounding the detective genre. The movie is fresh, light-hearted, and a must-watch.

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5. X-Men: Days of Future Past

Starring Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Omar Sy, and others, this superhero movie is based on the superhero team from the Marvel comics. Directed by Bryan Singer, the movie is a part of the X-Men movie franchise, and the movie’s premise is inspired by the 1981 storyline by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. The movie was a critical and commercial success and was noted for its visuals, action scenes, and performances. The movie focuses on Wolverine, who time-travels to 1973 to prevent Mystique from killing Bolivar Trask, who is an evil military scientist. Wolverine has to do this as the murder of Trask led to the creation of robots that are no destroying humans and other mutants. Omar Sy plays the role of Bishop, who is a mutant from a dystopian future ruled by Sentinels. He joins the X-Men and tries to prevent the catastrophic events that led to the downfall of his timeline. Even though Sy’s role is limited in the movie, the actor was noted for his dedicated performance as Bishop and gained a larger audience after the movie.

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6. Chocolat

Directed by Roschdy Zem and starring Omar Sy and James Thiérrée, this French drama movie focuses on Chocolat (Omar Sy), who becomes in the 19th century, the first Black artist in French theatre. The movie is based on the story of Rafael Padilla, who was the son of a slave from Cuba. The movie is heartfelt and heartbreaking, and Omar Sy delivers one of his most nuanced and complex performances to date. The movie focuses on the journey of Chocolat, who is the son of a slave and becomes a part of the circus. While he grows successful, he also attracts enemies who target him on the basis of his color. The movie has a tragic end and highlights the themes of racism. Sy is excellent in this character-driven movie and embodies the role to perfection. He highlights the person behind Chocolat and even during the poignant scenes of racism, Sy is able to showcase the brutality of human society through his acting. A must-watch movie.

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7. Shadow Force

Starring Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, and others, this action and thriller movie is directed by Joe Carnahan and focuses on Kyrah Owens (Washington), who is a former co-leader of the Shadow Force, a multinational special forces team that performs assassinations under the direction of Jack Cinder. Kyrah uses the codename of Ombra. However, she falls in love with Isaac Sarr (Sy), who is also a colleague of hers in Shadow Force and uses the codename Sombra. Kyrah gets pregnant and goes underground to raise their child. However, Cinder, who was obsessed with Kyrah, takes this as a defeat and wants to take revenge on her and Sarr. While the movie received mixed reviews, Omar Sy delivers as the action hero who wants the best for his family. It is one of his major roles in an American movie, and he delivers as Isaac. The film might have clichés, but Omar Sy delivers a dedicated performance.

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8. Father and Soldier

Directed by Mathieu Vadepied and starring Omar Sy, Jonas Bloquet, and others, this war drama movie is co-produced by Omar Sy. The movie focuses on the Senegalese Bakary Diallo (Sy), who enlists in the French Army in World War I in 1917. He does this so that he can be with his 17-year-old son Thierno, who was forcibly recruited into the army. The duo is sent to the Western Front and must try and find a way to return to Senegal. While Bakary tries to return through underground contacts, Thierno tries to return through the command structure. The movie is gritty, raw, and highlights the painful realities of war. Sy delivers in his role as a Fula herdsman and aptly portrays the role of a struggling father who wants to protect his son. The movie is full of tear-jerking moments, and Sy’s performance is scene-stealing. Sy even won the award for Best Actor at the Barcelona-Sant Jordi Film Festival for the movie.

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9. Night Shift

Starring Omar Sy, Virginie Efira, and others, this drama movie is directed by Anne Fontaine and is an adaptation of the 2016 novel by Hugo Boris. The movie is about three Parisian police officers who must escort an illegal immigrant from Tajikistan who is being subjected to deportation from France. However, the officers face an ethical and moral dilemma when they realize that the prisoner will most likely be killed the moment he returns to his home country. Sy plays the role of Aristide, who must balance his personal and professional life. Sy delivers in the role and aptly portrays the mental and physical challenges that his character goes through while juggling crime on the streets and his own personal life. The actor is able to showcase emotional challenges as he and his colleagues must face a dilemma. The contrast between Sy’s character’s personal and professional life represents Sy’s flexibility as an actor to depict complex roles.

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10. Dr. Knock

Directed by Lorraine Lévy and starring Omar Sy, this French comedy movie is a remake of the 1951 movie by Guy Lefranc, which is based on a 1923 play by Jules Romains. Omar Sy plays the role of Dr. Knock, who is a thug and a con man. Knock goes to the small village of Saint-Maurice, and he plans to dupe the village people by making them believe that all of them are sick and only he can treat them. However, his past is close on his heels and is about to catch up with him. The movie is light-hearted and humorous, and Sy is in his element as he delivers a dashing performance as Knock. The actor executes his natural talent in the movie and is excellent in a comedic role. While the movie received mixed reviews at the box office, Sy’s performance is stellar.