The Midwife(2017)
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The Midwife Synopsis
Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.
The Midwife (2017) is a drama film directed by Martin Provost, released on March 22, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet and Quentin Dolmaire. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Provost
- Writers:
- Martin Provost
- Producers:
- Olivier Delbosc, Jacques-Henri Bronckart, Olivier Bronckart
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Cape
- Production:
- France 3 Cinéma, Curiosa Films
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,286,136
- Status:
- Released
The Midwife (2017) Trailer
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The Midwife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catherine Frot
as Claire
Catherine Deneuve
as Béatrice
Olivier Gourmet
as Paul
Quentin Dolmaire
as Simon
Mylène Demongeot
as Rolande
Marie Paquim
as Angeline
Karidja Touré
as Madame Naja - une patiente
Pauline Étienne
as Cécile Amado - une patiente
Audrey Dana
as La chef de service hôpital moderne
Pauline Parigot
as Lucie
Marie Gili-Pierre
as Evelyne
Jeanne Rosa
as Élodie
Key crew
Directed by Martin Provost, written by Martin Provost, produced by Olivier Delbosc, Jacques-Henri Bronckart and Olivier Bronckart.
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The Midwife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 161 ratings.
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The Midwife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Midwife online?
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The Midwife (2017) is available to stream on OVID and France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Midwife?
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The main cast of The Midwife (2017) includes Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet, Quentin Dolmaire and Mylène Demongeot. The film was directed by Martin Provost. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Midwife released?
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The Midwife was released on March 22, 2017 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Midwife worth watching?
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The Midwife (2017) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Midwife?
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Yes. The official The Midwife trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.