Movie

A Better Life

“A Better Life”

★ 4.3(4)19851h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Renaud Victor
Release date: 1985-05-22
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films du Passage

About A Better Life

A Better Life is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Renaud Victor, starring Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Bonnaffé and Jean-Marc Bory. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Better Life in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two quarreling lovers from opposite sides of the economic scale take central stage in this drama about Veronique and Adrien. Veronique is wealthy and from the provinces, Adrien is impoverished and his ancestors come from Brittany. In spite of their different backgrounds, the two fall in love, marry, and eventually have a baby girl. At just about that time, Veronique decides to go back to school, and Adrien becomes both mother and father to their baby. Unable to cope with Veronique's new-found intellectual friends and different lifestyle, Adrien clashes with her, and their arguments lead to a separation for awhile. The two then get back together again, but not for long. It is on a return trip from visiting his mother in Brittany that Adrien's life undergoes a dramatic change, and his story takes an equally unexpected turn.

Cast

Sandrine Bonnaire

Véronique

Jacques Bonnaffé

Adrien

Jean-Marc Bory

Véronique's father

Marie-Christine Barrault

Véronique's mother

Julie Jézéquel

Solange

Jenny Clève

Adrien's mother

Renaud Victor

The unknown

Yann Dedet

Henri

Valérie Dumas

Colette

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Better Life in Ireland?+

A Better Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Better Life on Netflix?+

A Better Life is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is A Better Life?+

A Better Life has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in A Better Life?+

A Better Life stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Bonnaffé, Jean-Marc Bory, Marie-Christine Barrault and Julie Jézéquel.

When did A Better Life come out?+

A Better Life is a 1985 movie directed by Renaud Victor.

What genre is A Better Life?+

A Better Life is Drama film.

Who directed A Better Life?+

A Better Life was directed by Renaud Victor.