Movie

Germinal

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

★ 6.7(343)19932h 40m

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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 Mexico — 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 Mexico?+

Germinal is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Germinal on Netflix?+

Germinal is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

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.