


Film · Released
Jean de Florette
“For some men, land and water are more precious than flesh and blood.”
Jean de Florette at a glance
Jean de Florette is a 1986 drama film, running 2h 2m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video, BFI Player and YouTube.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1986-08-27
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Claude Berri
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 634 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries to keep his crops watered from wells far afield through the hot summer. Though they see his desperate efforts are breaking his health and his wife and daughter's hearts, they think only of getting the water.
Cast
14 names
Yves MontandCésar Soubeyran, aka 'le Papet'
Gérard DepardieuJean Cadoret, hunchback, son of Florette
Daniel AuteuilUgolin Soubeyran, nephew of Papet
Elisabeth DepardieuAimée Cadoret, wife of Jean
Margarita LozanoBaptistine, Piedmontese of the cave
Ernestine MazurownaManon Cadoret, daughter of Jean & Aimée
Armand MeffrePhiloxène, mayor
André DuponPamphile, joiner
Pierre NougaroCasimir
Jean MaurelAnglade, believer
Roger SouzaAnge, hydrant man
Didier PainEliacin
Pierre-Jean RippertPascal, hydrant man
Marc BettonMartialQuestions about Jean de Florette
Quick answersWhere can I watch Jean de Florette in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Jean de Florette is listed on Amazon Video, BFI Player, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Jean de Florette suitable for children?
Jean de Florette is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Jean de Florette about?
In a rural French village, an old man and his only remaining relative cast their covetous eyes on an adjoining vacant property. They need its spring water for growing their flowers, and are dismayed to hear that the man who has inherited it is moving in. They block up the spring and watch as their new neighbour tries…
How long is Jean de Florette?
Jean de Florette runs for 2h 2m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Jean de Florette trailer?
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