My American Uncle(1980)
Mon oncle d'Amérique
My American Uncle Synopsis
Professor Henri Laborit uses three people's stories to discuss behaviourist theories of survival, combat, rewards and punishment, and anxiety: René is a technical manager at a textile factory and must face the anxiety caused by corporate downsizing; Janine is a self-educated actress/stylist who learns that the wife of her lover is dying and must decide to let them reunite; and Jean is a controversial career-climbing writer/politician at a crossroads in life.
My American Uncle (1980) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alain Resnais, released on May 21, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre and Nelly Borgeaud. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Resnais
- Writers:
- Jean Gruault, Henri Laborit
- Producers:
- Philippe Dussart, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Arié Dzierlatka
- Production:
- Philippe Dussart, TF1, Andrea Films
- Status:
- Released
My American Uncle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu
as René Ragueneau
Nicole Garcia
as Janine Garnier
Roger Pierre
as Jean Le Gall
Nelly Borgeaud
as Arlette Le Gall
Pierre Arditi
as Zambeaux, le représentant de la direction générale à Paris
Gérard Darrieu
as Léon Veestrate
Philippe Laudenbach
as Michel Aubert
Marie Dubois
as Thérèse Ragueneau
Henri Laborit
as Henri Laborit
- Bernard Malaterre
Bernard Malaterre
as Jean's Father
Laurence Roy
as Jean's Mother
Alexandre Rignault
as Jean's Grandfather
Key crew
Directed by Alain Resnais, written by Jean Gruault and Henri Laborit, produced by Philippe Dussart and Roger Corman.
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My American Uncle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 213 ratings.
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My American Uncle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My American Uncle online?
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My American Uncle (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My American Uncle?
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The main cast of My American Uncle (1980) includes Gérard Depardieu, Nicole Garcia, Roger Pierre, Nelly Borgeaud and Pierre Arditi. The film was directed by Alain Resnais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My American Uncle released?
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My American Uncle was released on May 21, 1980 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is My American Uncle worth watching?
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My American Uncle (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.