Movie

Germinal

“Who needs God and Heaven? We can change this lousy world.”

★ 6.7(343)19932h 40m

Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Germinal

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Good to know

Director: Claude Berri
Release date: 1993-09-29
Runtime: 2h 40m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Renn Productions

Germinal — trailer

About Germinal

Germinal is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Claude Berri, starring Miou-Miou, Renaud and Jean Carmet. It has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 343 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Germinal in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Miou-Miou

'La Maheude'

Renaud

Étienne Lantier

Jean Carmet

Vincent Maheu, aka Bonnemort

Judith Henry

Catherine Maheu

Jean-Roger Milo

Antoine Chaval

Gérard Depardieu

Toussaint Maheu

Laurent Terzieff

Souvarine

Bernard Fresson

Victor Deneulin

Jean-Pierre Bisson

Rasseneur

Jacques Dacqmine

Philippe Hennebeau

Anny Duperey

Mrs. Hennebeau

Gérard Croce

Maigrat

Themes & keywords

industrial revolutionsocial movementearnest

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Germinal in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Germinal on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Germinal on Netflix?+

Germinal is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Germinal?+

Germinal has a runtime of 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

Who stars in Germinal?+

Germinal stars Miou-Miou, Renaud, Jean Carmet, Judith Henry and Jean-Roger Milo.

When did Germinal come out?+

Germinal is a 1993 movie directed by Claude Berri.

What genre is Germinal?+

Germinal is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Germinal?+

Germinal was directed by Claude Berri.