Jean de Florette

Jean de Florette

1986

In this acclaimed French drama, the enterprising Ugolin Soubeyran (Daniel Auteuil) returns to his native countryside after the serving in the military. Intent on growing expensive flowers, he conspires with his uncle, Cesar (Yves Montand), to gain access to a hidden spring on a neighboring property. When their initial attempt to buy the land fails, they must contend with Jean de Florette (Gérard Depardieu), who arrives with his family to work the coveted plot and turn it into a profitable farm.

JBscale
91
Superior

Film Detail

Genre
Comedy - Drama
Length
2 hrs. 2 mins.
US Theatrical Release
August 28, 1987
US Box Office
$4,940,939 (#5119 of 7539)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.35:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Criterion
Released
January 27, 2015
Acquired Date
December 20, 2024
Times Seen
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Actors

Yves Montand
Yves Montand
Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Daniel Auteuil
Daniel Auteuil
Elisabeth Depardieu
Elisabeth Depardieu
Margarita Lozano
Margarita Lozano
Ernestine Mazurowna
Ernestine Mazurowna
Armand Meffre
Armand Meffre
André Dupon
André Dupon
Pierre Nougaro
Pierre Nougaro
Jean Maurel
Jean Maurel
Roger Souza
Roger Souza
Didier Pain
Didier Pain

Directors

Claude Berri
Claude Berri

Producers

Pierre Grunstein
Pierre Grunstein

Writers

Claude Berri
Claude Berri
Gérard Brach
Gérard Brach

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Ratings

JB Users
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RT Fresh
91%
Tomatometer
23 votes
RT Fresh Certified
95%
Popcornmeter
779 votes
METASCORE
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IMDb RATING
8.1/10
28,147 votes