A Sunday in the Country
“Bertrand Tavernier's magnificent portrait of French family life on the brink of World War I”
In France, before WWI. As every Sunday, an old painter living in the country is visited by his son Gonzague, coming with his wife and his three children. Then his daugther Irene arrives. She is always in a hurry, she lives alone and does not come so often... An intimist chronicle in which what is not shown, what is guessed, is more important than how it looks, dealing with what each character expects of life.
Where to watch A Sunday in the Country in United States
Can I watch A Sunday in the Country in United States? Yes — you can stream A Sunday in the Country in United States on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Darkroom.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About A Sunday in the Country
A Sunday in the Country is a 1984 French-language drama and family film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The cast is led by Sabine Azéma, Louis Ducreux, Michel Aumont. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom.
A Sunday in the Country was produced by Little Bear, Films A2, and Sara Films and made in France. It was released on April 11, 1984. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers
- Colo Tavernier O'Hagan, Bertrand Tavernier
- Release date
- April 11, 1984
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Little Bear, Films A2, Sara Films
A Sunday in the Country cast & crew
A Sunday in the Country was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Colo Tavernier O'Hagan and Bertrand Tavernier.
The cast features Sabine Azéma as Iréne, Louis Ducreux as Monsieur Ladmiral, Michel Aumont as Gonzague, Monique Chaumette as Mercedes, Geneviève Mnich as Marie-Thérèse, and Thomas Duval as Emile.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Bruno de Keyzer, and it was produced by Bertrand Tavernier and Alain Sarde.
Is A Sunday in the Country worth watching?
A Sunday in the Country holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, A Sunday in the Country is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Sunday in the Country
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Cast of A Sunday in the Country
Sabine Azéma
Iréne
Louis Ducreux
Monsieur Ladmiral
Michel Aumont
Gonzague
Monique Chaumette
Mercedes
Geneviève Mnich
Marie-Thérèse
Thomas Duval
Emile
Quentin Ogier
Lucien
Katia Wostrikoff
Mireille
Claude Winter
Madame Ladmiral
Jean-Roger Milo
le pêcheur
Pascale Vignal
la serveuse
Valentine Suard
une petite fille
A Sunday in the Country — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Sunday in the Country in United States?
A Sunday in the Country is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is A Sunday in the Country on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Sunday in the Country is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Sunday in the Country in?
A Sunday in the Country is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Sunday in the Country?
A Sunday in the Country runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is A Sunday in the Country rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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