It All Starts Today
In a mining town which has been blighted by economic downturns, an elementary school headmaster struggles to obtain social services on behalf of his students.
Where to watch It All Starts Today in United States
Can I watch It All Starts Today in United States? Yes — you can stream It All Starts Today in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is It All Starts Today streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About It All Starts Today
It All Starts Today is a 1999 French-language drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. The cast is led by Maria Pitarresi, Philippe Torreton, Nadia Kaci. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
It All Starts Today was produced by Les Films Alain Sarde, Little Bear, and TF1 Films Production and made in France. It was released on March 12, 1999.
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Writers
- Tiffany Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero, Bertrand Tavernier
- Release date
- March 12, 1999
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Alain Sarde, Little Bear, TF1 Films Production
It All Starts Today cast & crew
It All Starts Today was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Tiffany Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero, and Bertrand Tavernier.
The cast features Maria Pitarresi as Valeria, Philippe Torreton as Daniel Lefebvre, Nadia Kaci as Samia Damouni, Véronique Ataly as Madame Lienard, Nathalie Bécue as Cathy, and Emmanuelle Bercot as Madame Tievot.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Louis Sclavis, cinematography is by Alain Choquart, and it was produced by Frédéric Bourboulon and Alain Sarde.
Is It All Starts Today worth watching?
It All Starts Today holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 64 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, It All Starts Today is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of It All Starts Today
Maria Pitarresi
Valeria
Philippe Torreton
Daniel Lefebvre
Nadia Kaci
Samia Damouni
Véronique Ataly
Madame Lienard
Nathalie Bécue
Cathy
Emmanuelle Bercot
Madame Tievot
Françoise Bette
Madame Delacourt
Christine Citti
Madame Beaudoin
Christina Crevillén
Sophie
Sylviane Goudal
Gloria
Didier Bezace
l'inspecteur
Kelly Mercier
Laetitia
It All Starts Today — FAQs
▸Where can I watch It All Starts Today in United States?
It All Starts Today is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is It All Starts Today on Criterion Channel?
Yes — It All Starts Today is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is It All Starts Today in?
It All Starts Today is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is It All Starts Today?
It All Starts Today runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is It All Starts Today rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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