Movie

The Best Years of a Life

★ 6.6(103)20191h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Claude Lelouch
Release date: 2019-05-22
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Italian
Box office: $1,873,079
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: France 2 Cinéma
Part of: A Man and a Woman Collection

The Best Years of a Life — trailer

About The Best Years of a Life

The Best Years of a Life is a 2019 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Claude Lelouch, starring Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Antoine Sire. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best Years of a Life in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

They knew each other long ago: a man and a woman whose dazzling and unexpected romance captured in the now-iconic film revolutionized our understanding of love. Today, the former race car driver seems lost in the pathways of his memory. In order to help him, his son seeks out the woman his father wasn’t able to cherish but whom he constantly revisits in his thoughts and dreams. Anne reunites with Jean-Louis and their story picks up where they left it…

Cast

Anouk Aimée

Anne Gauthier

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Duroc

Antoine Sire

Antoine Duroc, le fils de Jean-Louis

Marianne Denicourt

La responsable de la maison de retraite

Souad Amidou

Françoise Gauthier, la fille d'Anne

Monica Bellucci

Elena Duroc, la fille de Jean-Louis

Tess Lauvergne

Tess

Laurent Prudhomme

Gendarme

Jean-Yves Cressenville

Gendarme

Bernard Warnas

Gendarme

Benjamin Patou

Le gendarme sur les planches

Laurent Dassault

Le réceptionniste

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best Years of a Life in New Zealand?+

The Best Years of a Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Best Years of a Life on Netflix?+

The Best Years of a Life is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Best Years of a Life?+

The Best Years of a Life has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Best Years of a Life?+

The Best Years of a Life stars Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Antoine Sire, Marianne Denicourt and Souad Amidou.

When did The Best Years of a Life come out?+

The Best Years of a Life is a 2019 movie directed by Claude Lelouch.

What genre is The Best Years of a Life?+

The Best Years of a Life is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed The Best Years of a Life?+

The Best Years of a Life was directed by Claude Lelouch.