Movie

Life Is a Long Quiet River

“Those Two families should never have met”

★ 6.7(460)19881h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Étienne Chatiliez
Release date: 1988-02-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: mk2 Films

About Life Is a Long Quiet River

Life Is a Long Quiet River is a 1988 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Étienne Chatiliez, starring Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande and Catherine Hiegel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 460 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life Is a Long Quiet River in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.

Cast

Benoît Magimel

Momo Groseille

Valérie Lalande

Bernadette Le Quesnoy

Catherine Hiegel

Josette

Daniel Gélin

Docteur Mavial

Hélène Vincent

Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy

André Wilms

Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy

Christine Pignet

Madame Groseille

Maurice Mons

Monsieur Groseille

Catherine Jacob

Marie-Thérèse

Tara Römer

Million Groseille

Patrick Bouchitey

Père Auberger

Jean-Brice Van Keer

Mathieu Le Quesnoy

Themes & keywords

social satireclass differencestwinstwins separated at birthswitched at birth

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life Is a Long Quiet River in Germany?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life Is a Long Quiet River on Netflix?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Life Is a Long Quiet River?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Life Is a Long Quiet River?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River stars Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, Catherine Hiegel, Daniel Gélin and Hélène Vincent.

When did Life Is a Long Quiet River come out?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River is a 1988 movie directed by Étienne Chatiliez.

What genre is Life Is a Long Quiet River?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River is Comedy film.

Who directed Life Is a Long Quiet River?+

Life Is a Long Quiet River was directed by Étienne Chatiliez.