The Prodigal Daughter
A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Prodigal Daughter
The Prodigal Daughter is a 1981 French-language drama film directed by Jacques Doillon. The cast is led by Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Prodigal Daughter was produced by Gaumont and made in France. It was released on March 25, 1981.
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers
- Jacques Doillon
- Release date
- March 25, 1981
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Gaumont
The Prodigal Daughter cast & crew
The Prodigal Daughter was directed by Jacques Doillon and written by Jacques Doillon.
The cast features Jane Birkin as Anne, Michel Piccoli as Le père, Natasha Parry as La mère, Eva Renzi as La fiancée, Audrey Matson as La soeur, and René Féret as Le mari.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pierre Lhomme and it was produced by Danièle Delorme and Yves Robert.
Is The Prodigal Daughter worth watching?
The Prodigal Daughter holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 50 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Prodigal Daughter is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Prodigal Daughter
Jane Birkin
Anne
Michel Piccoli
Le père
Natasha Parry
La mère
Eva Renzi
La fiancée
Audrey Matson
La soeur
René Féret
Le mari
The Prodigal Daughter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Prodigal Daughter in United States?
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▸What language is The Prodigal Daughter in?
The Prodigal Daughter is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Prodigal Daughter?
The Prodigal Daughter runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Prodigal Daughter rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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