The Green Ray
A lonely Parisian woman comes to terms with her isolation and anxieties during a long summer vacation.
Where to watch The Green Ray in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Green Ray there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Green Ray streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Green Ray
The Green Ray is a 1986 French-language drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer. The cast is led by Marie Rivière, Amira Chemakhi, Sylvie Richez. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Green Ray was produced by Les Films du Losange and made in France. It was released on August 29, 1986.
- Director
- Éric Rohmer
- Writers
- Marie Rivière, Éric Rohmer
- Release date
- August 29, 1986
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Losange
The Green Ray cast & crew
The Green Ray was directed by Éric Rohmer and written by Marie Rivière and Éric Rohmer.
The cast features Marie Rivière as Delphine, Amira Chemakhi as in Paris, Sylvie Richez as in Paris, María Luisa García as Manuella in Paris, Béatrice Romand as Béatrice, and Rosette as Françoise in Paris.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jean-Louis Valéro, cinematography is by Sophie Maintigneux, and it was produced by Margaret Ménégoz.
Is The Green Ray worth watching?
The Green Ray holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 280 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Green Ray is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Green Ray
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Cast of The Green Ray
Marie Rivière
Delphine
Amira Chemakhi
in Paris
Sylvie Richez
in Paris
María Luisa García
Manuella in Paris
Béatrice Romand
Béatrice
Rosette
Françoise in Paris
Vincent Gauthier
Jacques in Biarritz
Basile Gervaise
in Paris
Virginie Gervaise
in Paris
René Hernandez
in Paris
Dominique Rivière
in Paris
Claude Jullien
in Paris
The Green Ray — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Green Ray in United States?
The Green Ray is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Green Ray on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Green Ray is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Green Ray in?
The Green Ray is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Green Ray?
The Green Ray runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Green Ray rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 280 ratings.
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