Germinal(1993)
Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world.
Germinal Synopsis
It's mid 19th century, north of France. The story of a coal miner's town. They are exploited by the mine's owner. One day the decide to go on strike, and then the authorities repress them.
Germinal (1993) is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Berri, released on September 29, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 40m. It stars Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet and Judith Henry. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 348 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Berri
- Writers:
- Arlette Langmann, Claude Berri, Émile Zola
- Producers:
- Claude Berri
- Cinematographer:
- Yves Angelo
- Composer:
- Jean-Louis Roques
- Production:
- Renn Productions, France 2 Cinéma, DD Productions
- Status:
- Released
Germinal (1993) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Germinal before you stream it.
Germinal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miou-Miou
as 'La Maheude'
Renaud
as Étienne Lantier
Jean Carmet
as Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort
Judith Henry
as Catherine Maheu
Jean-Roger Milo
as Antoine Chaval
Gérard Depardieu
as Toussaint Maheu
Laurent Terzieff
as Souvarine
Bernard Fresson
as Victor Deneulin
Jean-Pierre Bisson
as Rasseneur
Jacques Dacqmine
as Philippe Hennebeau
Anny Duperey
as Mrs. Hennebeau
Gérard Croce
as Maigrat
Key crew
Directed by Claude Berri, written by Arlette Langmann, Claude Berri and Émile Zola, produced by Claude Berri.
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Germinal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 348 ratings.
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Germinal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Germinal online?
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Germinal (1993) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Germinal?
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The main cast of Germinal (1993) includes Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet, Judith Henry and Jean-Roger Milo. The film was directed by Claude Berri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Germinal released?
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Germinal was released on September 29, 1993 and runs for 2h 40m.
Is Germinal worth watching?
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Germinal (1993) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 348 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Germinal?
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Yes. The official Germinal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.