

Wild Reeds
As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.
Where to watch Wild Reeds in United States
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Where is Wild Reeds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Wild Reeds
Wild Reeds is a 1994 French-language drama and romance film directed by André Téchiné. The cast is led by Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Wild Reeds was produced by Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, and IMA Productions and made in France. It was released on June 1, 1994. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Writers
- Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
- Release date
- June 1, 1994
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, IMA Productions
Wild Reeds cast & crew
Wild Reeds was directed by André Téchiné and written by Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, and André Téchiné.
The cast features Élodie Bouchez as Maïté Alvarez, Gaël Morel as François Forestier, Stéphane Rideau as Serge Bartolo, Frédéric Gorny as Henri Mariani, Michèle Moretti as Madame Alvarez, and Jacques Nolot as Monsieur Morelli.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jeanne Lapoirie and it was produced by Georges Benayoun and Alain Sarde.
Is Wild Reeds worth watching?
Wild Reeds holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Wild Reeds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Wild Reeds
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Cast of Wild Reeds

Élodie Bouchez
Maïté Alvarez

Gaël Morel
François Forestier

Stéphane Rideau
Serge Bartolo

Frédéric Gorny
Henri Mariani

Michèle Moretti
Madame Alvarez

Jacques Nolot
Monsieur Morelli
Eric Kreikenmayer
Pierre Bartolo

Nathalie Vignes
Irène

Michel Ruhl
Monsieur Cassagne
Fatia Maite
Aicha Morelli
Claudine Taulère
Nurse
Elodie Soulinhac
Colette
Wild Reeds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Wild Reeds in United States?
Wild Reeds is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Wild Reeds on France Channel Amazon Channel?
Yes — Wild Reeds is currently available on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Wild Reeds in?
Wild Reeds is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Wild Reeds?
Wild Reeds runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Wild Reeds rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 145 ratings.











