My Uncle Benjamin
1969, French. Directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Benjamin is in love with Manette, the innkeeper's beautiful daughter, but she has no intention of giving in to the young doctor until she sees the marriage contract, and marriage does not fit in with Benjamin's spirit of independence. For the same reason he resists the efforts of his sister Bettine to marry him off to Arabelle, the daughter of old Dr. Minxit. Benjamin does agree to go and meet the girl. But that evening his sister finds him at the inn together with Manette, who is arrested by her father. So she decides to go with Benjamin herself. But as result of an incident with the fat Marquis puts paid to the expedition. Benjamin is subjected by the Marquis to a humiliating practical joke. Benjamin is determined to got his revenge. He succeeds thanks to the gorgeous Vicomte Hector de Pont-Cassé, who also helps Manette with her problems against her father. But Benjamin is now arrested by the Marquis...
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Édouard MolinaroDirector
- Jacques BrelBenjamin Rathery
- Claude JadeManette
- Bernard AlanePont-Cassé
- Rosy VarteBettine, soeur de Benjamin
- Paul FrankeurDocteur Minxit
- Lyne ChardonnetArabelle Minxit
- Robert DalbanPère de Manette
- Bernard BlierMarquis de Cambyse
- Alfred AdamLe sergent
- Armand MestralMachecourt
- Paul PréboistParlenta
- Guy DelormeUn laquais
Details
- Released
- 28 November 1969
- Original title
- Mon oncle Benjamin
- Country
- France
- Written by
- André Couteaux, Édouard Molinaro, Jean-François Hauduroy
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What My Uncle Benjamin is based on
My Uncle Benjamin is based on Mon oncle Benjamin (1843) by Claude Tillier.
1843
Mon oncle Benjamin
By Claude Tillier
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My Uncle Benjamin: quick answers
Is My Uncle Benjamin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does My Uncle Benjamin have a post-credits scene?
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My Uncle Benjamin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is My Uncle Benjamin on?
My Uncle Benjamin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1969. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Uncle Benjamin?
If you liked My Uncle Benjamin, try Cyrano, My Love, The Married Couple of the Year Two, Start the Revolution Without Me.
Who directed My Uncle Benjamin?
My Uncle Benjamin (1969) was directed by Édouard Molinaro and stars Jacques Brel, Claude Jade, Bernard Alane.
What is My Uncle Benjamin based on?
My Uncle Benjamin is based on Mon oncle Benjamin (1843) by Claude Tillier.