The Secret of the Grain
“It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family”
In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.
Where to watch The Secret of the Grain in United States
Can I watch The Secret of the Grain in United States? Yes — you can stream The Secret of the Grain in United States on Plex and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Secret of the Grain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | MUBI, Sooner, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
About The Secret of the Grain
The Secret of the Grain is a 2007 French-language drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. The cast is led by Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Farida Benkhetache. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Plex Channel.
The Secret of the Grain was produced by Pathé Renn Productions, Hirsch, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France and Tunisia. It was released on December 12, 2007. At the box office it grossed around $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Writers
- Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
- Release date
- December 12, 2007
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Tunisia
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Pathé Renn Productions, Hirsch, France 2 Cinéma
The Secret of the Grain cast & crew
The Secret of the Grain was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and written by Ghalya Lacroix and Abdellatif Kechiche.
The cast features Habib Boufares as Slimane Beji, Hafsia Herzi as Rym, Farida Benkhetache as Karima, Abdelhamid Aktouche as Hamid, Alice Houri as Julia, and Bouraouïa Marzouk as Souad.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lubomir Bakchev and it was produced by Claude Berri and Pierre Grunstein.
Is The Secret of the Grain worth watching?
The Secret of the Grain holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 253 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, The Secret of the Grain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Secret of the Grain
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Cast of The Secret of the Grain
Habib Boufares
Slimane Beji
Hafsia Herzi
Rym
Farida Benkhetache
Karima
Abdelhamid Aktouche
Hamid
Alice Houri
Julia
Bouraouïa Marzouk
Souad
Cyril Favre
Serguei
Leila D'Issernio
Lilia
Abelkader Djeloulli
Kader
Bruno Lochet
Mario
Olivier Loustau
José
Sami Zitouni
Majid
The Secret of the Grain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Secret of the Grain in United States?
The Secret of the Grain is streaming on Plex, Plex Channel in United States.
▸Is The Secret of the Grain on Plex?
Yes — The Secret of the Grain is currently available on Plex in United States.
▸What language is The Secret of the Grain in?
The Secret of the Grain is originally in French, with audio tracks including Russian, French, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Secret of the Grain?
The Secret of the Grain runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is The Secret of the Grain rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 253 ratings.
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