Sign up
Trailer

Manon of the Spring

1986Movie1 h 55 minPG

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic708.8Rotten Tomatoes81%93%

A cathartic, moving drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

They destroyed her father. Now they offered her love. But the only thing she desired was revenge.

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.

Feels like

  • Revenge Drama
  • Provencal Countryside
  • Greed and Conspiracy
  • Family Secrets
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Tragedy and Redemption
  • Pastoral Beauty
  • Historical Intrigue

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Claude Berri
Written by
Claude Berri, Gérard Brach, Marcel Pagnol
Produced by
Pierre Grunstein, Alain Poiré, Marie-Christine Lafosse
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 19, 1986 · 1 h 55 min · PG

Released
November 19, 1986
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Manon of the Spring?"

Questions about Manon of the Spring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manon of the Spring?

Criterion

In the United States, Manon of the Spring streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Manon of the Spring worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70). Audiences rate it higher (87 out of 100) than critics (76).

Is Manon of the Spring a sequel?

  1. Jean de Florette (1986)
  2. Manon of the Spring (1986)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Jean de Florette (1986).

Is Manon of the Spring okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Manon of the Spring good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Manon of the Spring in English?

French

No, it was made in French.