The Midwife
2017, French. Directed by Martin Provost.
Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Midwife
The Midwife is streaming on OVID and France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ProvostDirector
- Catherine FrotClaire
- Catherine DeneuveBéatrice
- Olivier GourmetPaul
- Quentin DolmaireSimon
- Mylène DemongeotRolande
- Marie PaquimAngeline
- Karidja TouréMadame Naja - une patiente
- Pauline ÉtienneCécile Amado - une patiente
- Audrey DanaLa chef de service hôpital moderne
- Pauline ParigotLucie
- Marie Gili-PierreEvelyne
- Jeanne RosaÉlodie
Details
- Released
- 22 March 2017
- Original title
- Sage femme
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Martin Provost
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $7.3M
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The Midwife: quick answers
Is The Midwife worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 162 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Midwife?
The Midwife runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Midwife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Midwife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Midwife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Midwife yet.
Which OTT platform is The Midwife on?
The Midwife is streaming on OVID and France Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Midwife?
If you liked The Midwife, try Declaration of War, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Before the Winter Chill.
Who directed The Midwife?
The Midwife (2017) was directed by Martin Provost and stars Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet.