Movie

The Things of Life

★ 7.1(266)19701h 29m

The Things of Life is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Belgium. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Claude Sautet
Release date: 1970-03-13
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Switzerland
Studio: Lira Films

About The Things of Life

The Things of Life is a 1970 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Claude Sautet, starring Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider and Lea Massari. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 266 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Things of Life in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The mind of Pierre Bérard, a successful middle-aged architect, is torn between his unstable present with Hélène, his younger lover, and his happy memories of the past with Catherine, his ex-wife; but his true destiny awaits him at a crossroads on his way to Rennes…

Cast

Michel Piccoli

Pierre Bérard

Romy Schneider

Hélène

Lea Massari

Catherine Bérard

Gérard Lartigau

Bertrand Bérard

Jean Bouise

François

Boby Lapointe

The Livestock Truck Driver

Hervé Sand

The Truck Driver

Jacques Richard

The Male Nurse

Betty Beckers

The Female Hitchhiker

Dominique Zardi

The Male Hitchhiker

Gabrielle Doulcet

Guitte

Roger Crouzet

The Developer

Themes & keywords

paris, francebased on novel or book1970solder man younger woman relationshipextramarital affairex-husband ex-wife relationshipfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Things of Life in Belgium?+

In Belgium, The Things of Life is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Things of Life on Netflix?+

The Things of Life is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Things of Life?+

The Things of Life has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Things of Life?+

The Things of Life stars Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Lea Massari, Gérard Lartigau and Jean Bouise.

When did The Things of Life come out?+

The Things of Life is a 1970 movie directed by Claude Sautet.

What genre is The Things of Life?+

The Things of Life is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Things of Life?+

The Things of Life was directed by Claude Sautet.